06/18/2025 : The IDOH Laboratorywill be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025 for Independence Day. Please adjust specimen shipments accordingly.

06/23/2025:  CT/GC submitters: Rectal, endocervical, and penile urethra specimens for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing must be collected by a clinician. Patient-collected rectal, endocervical, and penile urethral specimens are not acceptable. Urine and vaginal specimens may be patient-collected.

As of 06/23/2025, the IDOH Laboratory specimen submission portal (LimsNet), will require selection of “patient-collected” or “clinician-collected” as part of the specimen submission form. Rectal, endocervical, and penile urethral specimen types with a subsequent selection of “patient-collected” will not be accepted.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to: Serology and CT/GC Supervisor Stephanie Sweets, (317) 921-5535

Thank you for your compliance with this change.

04/23/2025 :  As of 4/30/25, all TB specimens shipped by UPS will be required to be shipped in insulated shippers with ice packs.  Refer to the email sent on 4/7 for specific information or contact jgentry@health.in.gov with questions.

04/08/2025:   Testing for  Measles  is available through the IDOH Laboratories with prior authorization. To request testing authorization, clinicians and laboratories should contact the IDOH Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Division at 317-233-1325.