Bureau of Microbiology
The Bureau of Microbiology helps the state and local health departments investigate outbreaks and tests for infectious diseases. The Bureau also provides testing for genetic disorders for all newborns in the State of Utah. The Bureau is a member of the Laboratory Response Network and its employees are trained and equipped to identify agents that could be used as biological weapons. The Bureau also serves as a resource and reference laboratory to private laboratories in the state.
Highlights
- Microbiology Client Services Manual
- Lab Form for Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
- RICIN
- SARS
- Smallpox
- West Nile Virus
- Mandatory Submission of Microorganisms
- Guidelines for Safe Transport of Infectious Substances
Bioterrorism Response
- General Information
- Sentinel Lab Manual for Agents of Bioterrorism
- 4th Intermountain Hazardous Materials Conference (PowerPoint presentation)
- Safe Handling, Packaging, and Shipping of Infectious Substances (PowerPoint presentation)
- Guidelines for Safe Transport of Infectious Substances
- Smallpox Specimen Information
Microbiology Sections
Environmental (Water) Microbiology