Clinical microbiology laboratory
Testing microorganisms and diseases that have an impact on public health
Molecular science laboratory
Testing to detect the genetic material of bacteria and viruses
Serology laboratory
Blood testing to detect diseases and bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, rabies, plague, and West Nile virus
Testing information
The public health testing supply order form is available for use by local public health agencies, epidemiologists, and health care professionals only (used for all public health testing and for all patient testing).
Information for health care professionals
- Rectal, pharyngeal, and vaginal specimens are now being accepted for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea testing
- Collection of rectal and pharyngeal specimens for CT/GC APTIMA testing
- Tuberculosis sputum collection kit and shipping instructions
Contact information
Clinical microbiology laboratory
cdphe_clinicalmicro@state.co.us
Laboratory: 303-692-3480
Fax: 303-691-4911
Molecular science laboratory
CDPHE_molecular_lab@state.co.us
Phone: 303-692-3286
Fax: 303-691-4911
Serology laboratory
CDPHE_Serology_Lab@state.co.us
Phone: 303-692-3485
Fax: 303-691-4911
Rabies laboratory
CDPHE_Serology_Lab@state.co.us
Phone: 303-692-2700
Fax: 303-691-4911