Welcome to the Microbial Diseases Laboratory Branch Home Page

The Microbial Diseases Laboratory (MDL) Branch provides reference and diagnostic laboratory services essential for the detection, epidemiologic investigation, control, and prevention of diseases caused by bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

Certification and registrations:

CLIA88 High Complexity Testing Laboratory Certificate ID #05D0643851

CDC Select Agent Registration #C20130222-1450

EPA for identification of bacteria in drinking water

FDA/NSSP for identification of shellfish toxins or bacteria in various samples

Contact us at:

Phone: (510) 412-3700
Fax: (510) 412-3706

Mailing Address:
California Department of Public Health
Microbial Diseases Laboratory Branch
850 Marina Bay Parkway, Rm E164
Richmond, CA 94804-6403

MDL Branch Chief:  Vishnu Chaturvedi, Ph.D.