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Office of Environmental Laboratory Sciences -
Blaine Rhodes, Director
This office provides technical assistance, training and testing for
environmental contaminants in a wide range of sample matrices. This office
encompasses the specialties of Inorganic & Organic Chemistry in
environmental samples of health interest, environmental radiation chemistry and
shellfish bio-toxin analysis.
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Office of Public Health Microbiology -
Yolanda Houze, Director
This office provides a wide range of microbiological activities including
isolation, definitive identification, sensitivity determination and/or
confirmation of etiological agents of public health and epidemiological
concern. It also offers consultation and training to other laboratories,
hospitals, health care providers and local health jurisdictions to enhance
technical skills, productivity, efficiency and to assure quality service.
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Office of Newborn Screening -
Mike Glass, Director
This Office tests the infants born in Washington State for certain
treatable disorders, as determined by the State Board of Health,
that may not otherwise be detected before developmental disability or death
occurs. This is accomplished through population based laboratory
screening of all infants born in the state in conjunction with follow-up
services, specialized diagnosis and treatment systems.
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Office of Public Health Laboratories Operations
- Robert Soldier, Director
This office provides internal technical and operational support to the State Public Health Laboratories.
Included within the office are, Technology Transfer, Media and Glassware Preparation, Mail Services, Fiscal Management, Instrument Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance.
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