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Iowa leads electronic data reporting system Iowa is leading a nationwide effort in the adoption of Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) in public health. Among its many benefits, electronic transmission of test results allows for reduced manual input, greater accuracy, and enhanced timeliness.
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Flu testing decreased in January According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), influenza testing decreased at surveillance network sites during the first week of 2015 – a sign that the virus may have peaked in Iowa for the current season. The Iowa influenza season typically peaks in February but can last until May.
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Program promotes cultural awareness La Lovan made his way to Iowa at a young age from his native Laos after spending three years in a refugee camp in Thailand. It was only recently, however, that the State Hygienic Laboratory employee opened up about his experiences to co-workers.
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New Packaging Guidelines for Clinical Samples Ambient and refrigerated specimens no longer need to be placed in hard shell coolers / transport boxes for
delivery to the State Hygienic Lab. Central Delivery Service (CDS) couriers now have coolers in which ambient and refrigerated samples may be transported.
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