Laboratory

The Laboratory Services Division provides a variety of diagnostic and analytical services to support public health initiatives related to the citizens of Saginaw County and also serves as a regional laboratory for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as part of their Laboratory Response Network (LRN).

Testing

The Laboratory performs a variety of tests for:

• Water Quality
• Urine Drugs of Abuse Screening
  
  • ColorCODE Program
• Spore Strip Testing
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
• COVID-19 PCR Tests
• Pregnancy Testing - visit our Nurse-Family Partnership page to find out how to get a pregnancy test
• Foodborne Illness - if you suspect food borne illness, please contact our Environmental Health Division at (989) 758-3686.

Certificates

The laboratory is licensed by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for water testing and licensed for clinical analysis by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA # 23D0374190). View our certificates:

• CLIA - high complexity testing
• CLIA - moderate complexity testing
• EGLE - water testing

Location & Hours

Main

Saginaw County Health Department
1600 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Room 102
Phone: 989-758-3825

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

COVID-19 Service Impact Update

 

Links

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Laboratories
• CLIA
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
• SAMSHA
• Department of Transportation
• CDC
• Association for Public Health Laboratories (APHL)
• Saginaw Lead Practices - In Home Water Samping & Service Line Replacement