Verbal
communication with the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory is very
important. Please call with the following information before submitting food
samples:
- Types of food
- Number of samples
- Tests requested
- Shipping method and time
of arrival
If the foods are part of a
food borne illness investigation, inform the lab of the symptoms, incubation
period and clinical results.
It is not necessary to call
before submitting routine drinking water samples. However, please call the lab
with testing requests for other waters. The laboratory can then give
collection and submitting information, as well as schedule a time for testing.
By Telephone
Please contact the Laboratory
with your testing requests. To contact the laboratory by telephone, please
refer to the following numbers:
State Health Laboratory Front Desk
(602) 542-1188
Fax Number (602) 542-1169
Toll free 1 (800) 525-8915
Environmental Microbiology Direct Line (602) 542-6130
Shipping
Please call the lab with the
following information before shipping food samples:
- Method of shipping
- Expected day and time of
arrival.
Please ship to the following
address:
Arizona State Health Laboratory
250 N. 17th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3231
Attention: Environmental Microbiology
If shipping by bus, please
write on the box to call the laboratory at (602) 542-1188 on arrival.
Hours of Operation
The State Health Laboratory is open
from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Samples are
received anytime during these hours of operation. Routine drinking water
samples should be submitted to arrive Monday through Thursday unless prior
arrangements have been made. If an emergency occurs or circumstances warrant
it and prior arrangements are made, extended hours and weekend hours can be
available on a limited basis. |
