Delaware Department of Correction, 255 Smyrna Landing Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, US

The Delaware Public Health Laboratory (DPHL) in Smyrna, DE is an essential component of the state's public health system, providing accurate and timely analytical data, information, and consultation to protect and enhance the health of the people of Delaware. DPHL conducts a wide range of tests, including clinical testing for diseases, surveillance of foodborne diseases, environmental screening of drinking water, and testing for emerging infectious diseases. They collaborate with national and state partners to ensure compliance with standards and work closely with local laboratories, health professionals, and educational institutions to identify health threats and train healthcare providers. DPHL is the only laboratory in Delaware that can test for various public health diseases, including rabies virus from animals, emerging infectious diseases like Ebola and Zika, and biothreat agents such as Anthrax and Tularemia. They also subtype influenza virus to assist in the formulation of the annual influenza vaccine and perform molecular identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing for organisms causing Tuberculosis. Additionally, DPHL conducts wastewater testing for prospective surveillance of respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza. Their dedicated team of laboratory scientists ensures rapid results and plays a crucial role in public health crisis response, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic.Generated from the website