The General reporting Office represents the beginning and the end of the laboratory process. We are responsible for receiving, separating, and distributing all incoming specimen and letter mail to the individual sections of the laboratory. The Reporting office maintains files on all report forms. Accuracy checks in the filing process are made daily. Microfilm files on all specimen report forms are maintained dated back into the 1930's.
Strict confidentiality is maintained on all files.
Telephone switchboard duties are also handled by this section. Mailers, selected to meet U.S. Postal Regulations are included with each kit. Requests for specimen collection kits are requested by Environmental Health Services , County health departments, Family Planning clinics, and some private physicians. Over 200,000 kits are prepared and distributed each year. The Inventory Unit is responsible for receiving, tracking and distributing supplies and purchases for the Office of Laboratory Services.