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The State Lab at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s mission is to provide critical and specialized expertise in laboratory services to protect the health and environment for all of Colorado. Our team addresses these challenges through a wide variety of testing to detect, investigate, prevent, and control these public health hazards.
What is a public health laboratory?
Colorado Public Health Laboratory System Improvement Program Report - 2024
Our Services
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| General information, and contact information | |
| Clinical testing Testing to identify micro-organisms that have an impact on public health, including bacteria, viruses and fungi | |
| Emergency preparedness Collaboration with laboratories across the country to respond to emergencies | |
| Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (EBAT) Calibration, certification and maintenance of breath instruments used to test subjects suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol | |
| Food testing Testing to detect the presence of micro-organisms in food, milk, and water | |
| Laboratory certification Certification of labs that test food, drinking water, and toxic substances | |
| Marijuana testing facility inspections We coordinate the inspections for retail marijuana testing facilities. The testing ensures the Colorado Department of Revenue's marijuana enforcement division rules are being met. | |
| Newborn screening Screening for early diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and genetic disorders | |
| Water testing We provide testing for homeowners and public water systems. |