PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY
Mission: To provide accurate and timely analytical data, information and consultation to protect and enhance the health of the people of Delaware.
Vision: To be recognized as a vital component of the public health team, providing a wide range of laboratory expertise and services using state of the art technologies.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): The Delaware Public Health Laboratory is CLIA certified (# 08D0662985) and monitors and inspects laboratories throughout the State to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations. More information about CLIA Amendments.
SERVICES
- Clinical Microbiology
The Clinical Microbiology Section provides screening, diagnostic, and reference testing for bacterial, parasitic and sexually transmitted diseases to support outbreak investigations and public health surveillance. More information about Clinical Microbiology.
- Virology
The Virology Section provides testing for viruses of public health significance such as rabies, West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Influenza, HIV and Herpes. More information about Virology.
- Environmental and Molecular Microbiology (EMM)
The EMM section provides testing for foodborne and other infectious diseases and bacteriologic monitoring of drinking water. More information about Environmental and Molecular Microbiology.
- Environmental Chemistry
The Environmental Chemistry Section evaluates inorganic/organic chemicals in drinking water from public and private supplies. More information about Environmental Chemistry.
- Newborn Screening
The Newborn Screening Program screens every infant born in Delaware for 38 different genetic and metabolic disorders. Testing for 37 disorders is performed at the Delaware Public Health Laboratory. Hearing screening is performed by the birthing center. More information about Newborn Screening.
- Chemical Preparedness
The Chemical Preparedness Section provides 24/7 response to suspect and actual chemical terrorism events. More information about Chemical Preparedness.
- Biological Preparedness
The Biological Preparedness section provides 24/7 response to suspect and actual biological terrorism events. More information about Biological Preparedness.
Testing Information:
- Tests performed.
- Laboratory Section Reports
- Test Requisition Form for submitting routine clinical specimens [ Text only version]
- Courier routes for specimen pickup.
- Visit our Laboratory Preparedness page for testing forms and procedures related to biological and chemical terrorism preparedness.
- Visit our Laboratory Preparedness Advisory Committee (LPAC) page for forms and documents from the LPAC November 15, 2007 meeting.
- Please contact the Public Health Laboratory for more information about any of these tests. Laboratory Hours.
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