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microbiology/immunology laboratory

Microbiology/Immunology Laboratory, Department of Clinical Pathology
403 North 13th Street, Clinical Support Center (CSC Building) Room 538-565, Richmond, VA 23298

Call Client Services 804-828-PATH (828-7284); 1-800-363-9234

Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day--7 days/week 

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Microbiology/Immunology is the only clinical laboratory providing diagnostic microbiology and immunology services at VCU Health System. 

Immunology is staffed 7days/week and offers comprehensive testing in Clinical Virology, Hepatitis and HIV testing, other Infectious Disease serologic testing, Autoimmune serologic testing including ANA, Electrophoresis, and a large menu of Flow Cytometry testing. 

Stat Lab--open 24/7
Microbiology/Immunology offers rapid turn-around-time on selected tests. Tests include: Gram Stains, Crytococcal Antigen, Group A Strep, RSV, and Influenza A and B Antigens.  

The Clinical Pathology Receiving area is located on the MCV campus in the Clinical Support Center (CSC), 403 N. 13th Street, 6th floor Room 643.

(pdf)
--The Microbiology/Immunology laboratory compiles and publishes yearly statistics on bacteria isolated in the institution versus formulary antibiotics.

For further inquiry contact:

	Director of Clinical Microbiology Betty A. Forbes, PhD Professor of Pathology Office: (804) 828-3494 bforbes@mcvh-vcu.edu

Updated May 9, 2008