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The Laboratory of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry (LINC) specializes in measuring many toxic metals/metalloids in environmental and clinical matrices, often at trace (10 to 104 µg/L or 0.01 to 100 µg/g) or even ultra trace (<10 µg/L or <0.01…

All laboratories applying for or holding a clinical laboratory permit must successfully participate in proficiency testing for tests/analytes offered by the laboratory where proficiency testing is mandated by New York (refer to PT Guide).…

For tests described in 42 CFR 493 subpart H and 42 CFR 493 subpart I, laboratories must successfully participate in proficiency testing at least as frequently as described in those subparts. There must be at least two Mycobacteriology events per…

Laboratories applying for or holding a New York State clinical laboratory permit must: Notify the Department of the provider and survey to be used to satisfy proficiency testing requirements.  Laboratories designate PT using the eCLEP…

Biological Research Areas[collapse collapsed]The RibosomePrincipal Investigator: Rajendra K. Agrawal, PhDProtein synthesis (or translation) is a fundamental process in all forms of life. An understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying…

The infrastructure for biological EM at the Wadsworth Center covers the full range of electron microscopes and accessories needed for state-of-the-art imaging and elemental mapping. High-end cryo-TEMs [collapse collapsed]JEOL JEM-3200FSC/…

Four Decades of Innovation in Biological Electron MicroscopyPioneered electron microscopy of live cells, and electron diffraction of protein crystals, in liquid water Invention of the “single-particle” method for 3-D reconstruction of non-…

Article 30 of New York State Public Health Law was amended in 2024 granting oversight of transfusions occurring in an ambulance and the storage of blood by ambulance services to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.  Please contact EMS.…

Please note that all payments made via check or money order must be drawn from a United States bank in United States dollars.  Laboratories located outside the United States must contact CLEP at clep@health.ny.gov to determine an…

Proficiency Testing ReviewThe CMS-approved providers release results and enrollment information to the Department for review. Unsatisfactory, unacceptable, or unsuccessful performance in any proficiency testing event may lead to sanctions as…

Participating laboratories must maintain the following documentation of the processing of proficiency testing materials for review by Department staff as required. Review of this documentation may occur during the on-site survey. Each step…

In recognition of the fact that the Clinical Laboratory Reference System has requirements that are equal to or more stringent than the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), the System was granted exempt status by the federal…

The Mycology Culture Collection Repository, established in 2007, contains approximately 14,500 fungi comprising 288 genera and 600 species. The majority of fungi in the collection are of human origin, with a few of environmental and of animal…

Effective December 31, 2025, the New York State (NYS) Department of Health’s (DOH’s) Environmental Proficiency Testing (PT) Program will no longer offer PT samples for all Chemistry and Bacteriology TNI/NELAP fields of accreditation. The Asbestos PT…

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - The Spinal Cord Injury Research Board will hold a business meeting from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the NYS DOH Metropolitan Area Regional Office, Conference Room 4C, 90 Church St, New York, NY.A videoconferencing site will be…

Commissioner of Health, Dr. Howard Zucker reflected that Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology frees those who, like Stephen Hawking, are locked-in by allowing the silent to speak and the immobile to move. It aids those with injury, illness and…

For information regarding changes to the cut-off values for the neonatal 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) kit for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) screening for specimens from babies collected less than 24 hours after birth and specimens from…

A videoconferencing site will be available at:NYS DOH David Axelrod Institute, Auditorium AB, 120 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY.The Board solicits, receives, reviews and recommends applications for biomedical research awards.The agenda is attached…

The Laboratory Response Network (LRN) is a consortium of local, state and federal public health, clinical, food testing, veterinary, and environmental testing laboratories intended to provide a coordinated and immediate response to biological and…