Analyses are conducted on clinical specimens to assist medical personnel in the diagnosis and control of disease. Service is provided to local health departments, private laboratories, physicians, institutions, and hospitals, as well as veterinarians and local animal control departments. The laboratory also serves as a reference laboratory for proficiency testing programs.
Technical assistance is provided to local laboratories when requested.
The unit provides laboratory support for state and federally funded programs, epidemiology surveillance support and consultation on laboratory-related issues.