As leaders in public health laboratory practices, we perform unique reference testing services, generate reliable data, provide technical consultation and establish standards for quality clinical laboratory services in support of the commonwealth’s commitment to promote and protect the health and well being of the public.
Main Laboratory number: (502)564-4446
Laboratory Emergency after hours number: (502) 320-4501
Epidemiology after-hours number: (888) 9REPORT, (888) 973-7678
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CLIA Certificate/Application Information: (502)564-7963
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Sentinel Laboratory Information: (502) 782-7703
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LIS - Outreach
Access the Outreach System
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Call Center at (502) 564-4446 or email chfs.csco@ky.gov
Sign up for OutreachOutreach electronically delivers lab requests and reports via the Internet to more than 1,500 registered and certified customers of the Division of Laboratory Service in the KY Department for Public Health. This service reduces turnaround time, decreases risks for clerical errors and conveniently allows submission of test orders and retrieval of results. Urgent cases will continue to be handled by telephone and fax. To maximize your practice, become a user and benefit from the Outreach System.
To register, complete and return to the lab a HIPAA form to the address on the User Request Form
When your registration forms are received, processed and approved, you will become a certified user and provided with your Outreach system user credentials and instructions.
Please contact our Customer Service Center help desk during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at (502) 564-4446 or via email with questions about registration, specimen submission, order submission and result retrieval or Outreach IT-related issues. Calls and email received outside regular business hours will be responded to on the next business day.
Email Outreach registration forms to:
chfs.csco@ky.gov
Outreach Information
Newborn Screening
Newborn screening reports are now available via the KOG Newborn Screen Reports Portal. For access or questions, contact (502)782-7717 or (502)782-7734.
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