If you are a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or other health professional, the links below provide valuable information and data that you can use if you suspect a patient to have a vector-borne disease.



There is no charge for submission of specimens from patients fitting the case definitions of vector borne disease to the State Health Lab.

MDHSS Information for Health Professionals Page

Emergency Room Reference Sheet

Testing Procedures

Test Request Form

MDHSS Data and Statistical Reports

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services West Nile Virus Page