The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, located in Poplar Bluff, is dedicated to promoting and protecting public health by providing high-quality laboratory services. With approximately seven million tests performed annually, including newborn screenings and influenza testing, the laboratory serves as a reference lab for medical facilities across the state, confirming results and identifying organisms.
In addition to its testing services, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory assembles and distributes around 300,000 mailing kits each year for specimen collection. It also plays a crucial role in disaster emergency planning and serves as a valuable resource for health offices and private laboratories. Committed to delivering excellence in public health, the laboratory is an essential component of Missouri's healthcare infrastructure.
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