11/04/2026 : The IDOH Laboratory will be closed  on Wednesday November 11, 2026  on Veterans Day, please adjust the specimen shipment accordingly.

10/23/2026: Blood Lead Submitters – You will be receiving a D-wipe towel for every filter paper card ordered. Please use these to clean the finger of the child before collecting blood spots. The D-wipe towel removes lead from the surface of the skin. 

09/01/2026 : Serology users -    The Serology laboratory at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is expanding its serum shipping container line. You will soon see new, clear, polypropylene tubes with brown lids for shipping serum specimens. To ensure full compliance with IATA shipping guidelines, each shipping container will now include a zip-top bag and absorbent material to support safe and secure specimen transport. You may also continue using the previously provided serum shipping containers.