Hot Topics and Updates
Hantavirus Testing Guidance
05/20/2026
Measles Testing Instructions
05/12/2026
Healthcare providers should contact their local health department to report suspected measles cases. Please refer to the link for additional guidance: (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles/hcp/)
- Immediately report suspected measles cases to your local health department. After hours, call 866-531-3068.
- Talk with your local health department about testing at the Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) when it is indicated.
CRO Testing Instructions
03/02/2026
Influenza Testing
01/20/2026
Dear Colleague – Enhancing Influenza Surveillance
Helpful Reminders – Influenza Testing at DCLS
Accelerated Influenza A Subtyping
01/22/2025
Accelerated Influenza A Subtyping Guidance
Oropouche Testing Guidance
10/02/2024
Mpox Testing Guidance
10/01/2024 (Updated)
NEW Specimen Acceptance Criteria
07/24/2024
Notification regarding New Specimen Acceptance Criteria
Sample Delivery Procedures
06/24/2024
Notification regarding Sample Delivery Changes
2024 HPAI Testing
04/22/2024
2024 HPAI Testing Instructions
Ebola and Marburg Virus Testing & Shipping Guidance
06/06/2023
Ebola and Marburg Virus Testing and Shipping Instructions
Ebola Virus Updates and Information
03/16/2021