Laboratory
The
Douglas County Health Department Laboratory provides laboratory testing
and support services for the following sections of the Health Department:
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic.
The
laboratory provides HIV screening for the Douglas County STD clinics
and for the Nebraska Aids Project.
Food
and Drink Section.
The
laboratory provides analysis for food borne pathogens and the observation
of various foreign matter in prepared food items. The laboratory
provides Bacterial testing for all soft serve ice cream machines located
throughout Douglas County.
Water.
The
Laboratory services the general public by ensuring that the residents
of Douglas County have potable water as specified under the Safe Drinking
Water Act. Chemical and Bacterial water analysis is provided for
public and private water samples.
Air
Pollution.
The
Laboratory provides EPA mandated Regulatory testing for lead and monitoring
for particulate matter at PM 10 and PM 2.5 microns. Quality Assurance
and Quality Control functions are performed for Co, SO2 and Ozone monitoring.
Pollen
Count.
The
laboratory provides the daily pollen count to the Local and National
Weather Bureaus.
Community Support.
The
Laboratory collaborates and provides support services for local health
programs such as: free colon cancer screening provided by the American
Cancer Society.
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