The
Kings County Public Health Laboratory is a California and Medicare certified laboratory
that provides a full range of diagnostic microbiological and immunological examinations
in the control of infectious and communicable diseases.
The
lab provides specialized diagnostic testing for serious infectious diseases including:
HIV
tuberculosis
chlamydia gonorrhea
syphilis
valley fever |
And is the
only lab in the county that does rabies testing.
The
lab provides a range of environmental testing services, which includes testing
drinking water for coliform bacteria and has recently begun blood lead testing.
Our reference services can provide assistance regarding any public health
concern.
The Public Health Laboratory
is available to assist you with any medical or environmental testing question.
Call Bob Koelewyn, Laboratory Director
- (559) 584 -1401.