Laboratory Quick Facts . . .
- In 2006 the environmental laboratory tested 16,735 public water supply samples.
- The lab is one of two governmental labs in the state that performs raw milk testing.
- In 2006 the environmental laboratory performed 11,119 Grade A raw milk tests and 3,304 pasteurized milk tests.
- The medical laboratory ran 1,970 Chlamydia and Neisseria gonorrhoeae tests.
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Program Overview Environmental Lab Medical Lab Additional Services Staff Office Hours
Program Overview . . .
The health department laboratory provides environmental, analytical and medical testing services in order to provide valid data to those who are making decisions about how best to protect public health.
Environmental . . .
The environmental lab provides documented evidence of environmental health and public safety. Environmental chemical and microbiological tests are routinely performed on milk, milk products and water. Specific analysis is provided when samples are submitted by sanitarians.
Blood samples are also tested for elevated lead levels.
The environmental lab is Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved and demonstrates CDC proficiency.
Medical Laboratory . . .
The medical lab provides medical testing to health department clinics and clients. The medical lab performs a broad spectrum of tests from simple pregnancy tests
to more complex tests such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
The medical lab participates in the Medical Laboratory Evaluation Program in order to maintain its proficiency.
Additional Services . . .
The lab aids other departments in decontaminating materials before they are disposed of.
Lab staff answer questions from the general public and provide referrals for testing services not provided in house.
The medical technologist often consults with representatives setting up new laboratories to provide guidance, particularly on techniques for hand held lead testing.
Staff . . .
Click on a staff member's name to learn more about them.
Office Hours . . .
The laboratory is located at 227 East Chestnut Expressway and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information call (417) 864-1670.
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