News for OSPHL Submitters

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) message about detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cows in the U.S.

The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) provides testing for novel influenza to support public health priorities established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Specific specimen collection instructions apply for testing people suspected of infection with influenza A(H5N1). Please visit our Lab Test Menu Page for Influenza A Subtyping for more information.

Laboratory Notices

2024 Notices

February 21, 2024 - OSPHL Resumes M. tuberculosis and Rule-Out Testing

2023 Notices

December 18, 2023 - Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms (CRO) Susceptibility Testing
November 28, 2023 - M. tuberculosis Result Differences between OSPHL and Washington Public Health Laboratory
November 21, 2023 - Botulism Rule Out Process Clarification
November 21, 2023 - 2023-24 Respiratory Season Reporting Rules and Laboratory Surveillance Activities

November 17, 2023 - BSL3 Down Time Notice
September 18, 2023 - M. tuberculosis Down Time Notice
August 21, 2023 - Discontinue Aeromonas spp. and Plesiomonas shigelloides Identification
August 3, 2023 - Vibrio spp. Method Change - Implementation Date Change
July 17, 2023 - Vibrio spp. Method Change
May 30, 2023 - Courier Implementation Details
May 8, 2023 - Off-Season Influenza Surveillance Guidance
April 25, 2023 - Courier Vendor Changes and Trainings
March 23, 2023 - M. tuberculosis Reporting Change
January 20, 2023 - Implementation date change-Campylobacter spp. and Listeria monocytogenes Testing Method Change

Laboratory Closures

The OSPHL observes laboratory closures in accordance with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) designated closures. Please visit the DAS Building Closures website for a list of planned holiday closures and weather-related closures.

In the event of a weather-related closure, some OSPHL staff may report to work to receive specimens. Limited testing services may be provided.