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Public Health Regional Laboratory: Testing Services

Molecular Biology Tests

This testing service is available to health providers and clinics in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake counties.

Molecular Biology Tests

Molecular tests are available for the following:

• B. pertussis (whooping cough)
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
• Norovirus
• Influenza virus

Sample Requirements

B. pertussis: see B. pertussis testing page for specimen collection, storage, and transport requirements.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: see Tuberculosis testing page for specimen collection, storage, and transport requirements.

Influenza virus: see R-Mix (viral respiratory panel) testing page for specimen collection, storage, and transport requirements.

Norovirus: Unpreserved stool or or vomitus. Note: If you are from an institutional setting, and think you may have an outbreak, please contact Public Health Disease Control.

Testing Results

Results are available in 1 to 2 days.

Specimen Submission Forms

Physician's order, patient information and billing information must accompany the specimen. Use the Monster form for submission.

Cost

Please call for current pricing.