This service provides more than 125 clinical tests and more than 65 environmental tests, as well as training and consultation, for the following groups:
-Local health departments.
-Hospitals.
-Commercial laboratories
-Private health care professionals
-Community-based organizations
-State and regional staff from the Division of Public Health and certain other state and regional agencies
The aim is to enhance both patient health and effective disease control through this direct laboratory service. This benefits the general population of North Carolina.