Federal Government Resources
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LeadCare Testing Systems - Magellan Diagnostics
LeadCare Testing Systems - Magellan Diagnostics
This page on the Federal Drug Administration website explains how based on data provided by Becton Dickinson & Company, the FDA has concluded that one of the contributing factors to the inaccurate LeadCare test results is the chemical composition of the rubber stoppers of certain blood collection tubes. |
LeadCare Testing – FDA Safety Communication Warning
LeadCare Testing – FDA Safety Communication Warning
This page on the Federal Drug Administration website contains information warning against using Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing Systems with blood obtained from a vein. |
Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever Information
Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever Information
Legionellosis is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria. Sometimes the bacteria infect the lungs and cause pneumonia — if so, it is called Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria can also cause a less serious infection that seems more like a mild case of the flu. That form of legionellosis is commonly called Pontiac fever. |
Listeria (Listeriosis)
Listeria (Listeriosis)
Listeriosis, a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem in the United States. |
Locate Certified Renovation and Lead Dust Sampling Technician Firms
Locate Certified Renovation and Lead Dust Sampling Technician Firms
This locator identifies lead renovation, repair and painting (RRP) firms which have been certified by the EPA. |
Lung Disease Information for the Public, Schools and Childcare Centers
Lung Disease Information for the Public, Schools and Childcare Centers
Posted on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website are publications and fact sheets for public schools and childcare centers on Lung Disease such as asthma, and other lung diseases. |
Lung Diseases & Conditions Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Lung Diseases & Conditions Resources for Healthcare Professionals
These resources will help keep you informed on the best practices to treat and manage your patients’ care. Included are materials that can be shared with your patients and their families as a valuable tool to help answer some of their questions on lung diseases and conditions. |
Magellan Diagnostics Recalls Leadcare II Leadcare Plus and Leadcare Ultra Blood Lead Tests Due Risk
Magellan Diagnostics Recalls Leadcare II Leadcare Plus and Leadcare Ultra Blood Lead Tests Due Risk
Magellan Diagnostics Recalls Leadcare II Leadcare Plus and Leadcare Ultra Blood Lead Tests Due Risk |
Measles Cases and Outbreaks
Measles Cases and Outbreaks
Updates on Measles cases and outbreaks nationwide |
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
CDC recommends that people get MMR vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. |
Medical Examination of Refugees for Tuberculosos
Medical Examination of Refugees for Tuberculosos
This document replaces the previous version of the Tuberculosis component of the Technical Instructions, which was last revised in June 1991. |
Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations Manual
Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations Manual
The Social Security Act mandates the establishment of minimum health and safety and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act standards that must be met by providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has designated Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the standards compliance aspects of these programs. |