Global Preparedness and Environmental Branch
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Environmental Microbiology Section |
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Provides microbiological analysis of Water, Food and Dairy Products to the Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch, Milk Safety Branch and to Local Health Departments.
To contact the microbiology section, call
(502) 564-4446 then use extensions below:
- Supervisor - Ext: 4462
- Laboratory - Ext: 4427, 4428, or 4429
Analysis performed:
Private Drinking Water
Public Recreational Waters
Public Spa/Hot Tub/Whirlpool
Food - Common Foodborne Pathogens
Milk and Dairy Products - Regulatory Testing
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Environmental Chemistry Section |
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The Environmental Chemistry lab provides chemical and physical analysis to the Kentucky Department of Labor Occupational Safety Hazards Administration (OSHA) program, Environmental Management, Department for Public Health Food and Milk Safety Branches, Oral/Dental Health Program, and to KY Health Departments.
| Environmental Chemistry |
(502)564-4446 |
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| Supervisor |
Ext: 4462 |
| Lab Services Food Safety |
Ext: 4425 |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Ext: 4670, 4671, 4673 (Lab) |
| Lead Program |
Ext: 4670, 4671, 4673 (Lab) |
| Organic Solvents |
Ext: 4449, 4425, 4441 (Lab) |
| Pesticide |
Ext: 4449, 4425, 4444 (Lab) |
| Fluoride (Water) |
Ext: 4425, 4441 (Lab) |
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Preparedness Section |
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The Preparedness Section is primarily comprised of the Bioterrorism Laboratory, Sentinel Laboratory Support, and the Supply Room that is responsible for sending out testing supplies to the KY Health Departments.
| Preparedness |
(502)564-4446 |
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| Supervisor |
Ext: 4490 |
| Supplies and Materials |
Ext: 4465, 4469 |
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Information for Submitting Bioterrorism (BT) Environmental Specimens
Submitting Samples for BT
Environmental Checklist for Submitting BT Specimens
Forms for Submitting Bioterrorism (BT) Environmental Specimens
Request for Examination
Example - Request for Examination
Results Acquisition Disposal Form
Example - Results Acquisition Disposal Form
Chain of Custody
Example - Chain of Custody
Sentinel Preparedness
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Sentinel Laboratory Protocols 
Chemical Terrorism
Use the following guidelines for collecting specimens from people who may have been exposed to chemical terrorism agents. Contact the KY Division of Laboratory Services for specific shipping instructions.
Flowchart: Chemical Event Specimen Collection
Chemical Agents: Shipping Instructions for Clinical Specimens
Chemical Agents: Packaging of Blood Specimens
Chemical Agents: Packaging of Urine Specimens
Forms
Blood Collection and Shipping Manifest
Urine Collection and Shipping Manifest
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