State Hygienic Lab News

Water testing services available for Iowa counties affected by disaster proclamation

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 22 counties in northwest and north central Iowa due to the severe weather events that occurred on June 21, 2024.

Environmental Price Increase

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Lyme Antibody Testing Changes

Monday, March 1, 2021

Whole Genome Sequencing for COVID-19

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

State Hygienic Lab staff show exceptional commitment to serving Iowans during COVID-19

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa (SHL) is cross-training staff and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet testing demands.