Located in Coralville and Ankeny, this section creates and distributes analytical test collection kits to clients throughout Iowa and other states. Staff also process incoming and outgoing packages and correspondence.

Central Services provides support for the entire laboratory by purchasing, tracking and distributing supplies necessary for laboratory testing. Team members are certified in Hazmat shipping requirements for select packages, and specially trained personnel perform necropsy work to assist with rabies testing.

The section also schedules the University of Iowa Fleet Service leased vehicles used by staff. On average, staff members travel approximately 150,000 miles per year to carry out the Hygienic Laboratory’s mission.