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About Us
The Butte County Public Health Laboratory is dedicated to protecting the health of the local community. It supports more than 215, 800 citizens in the cities of Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Biggs and other areas within the County who depend on Butte Public Health Department for services, programs and outreach. Our Laboratory has advanced testing capabilities to detect agents of infectious disease and other threats to the public’s health including plans for bioterrorism/disaster preparedness. It is staffed with experienced, highly trained and State certified Public Health Microbiologists and support staff.
Referral Services and Essential Tests
The Butte County Public Health Laboratory provides testing for the two local Public Health clinics utilizing the most advanced and sophisticated technology. Consultation and reference services for other laboratories and the medical community are also provided.
Some of the test services provided by the Laboratory include:
- Bacteria isolation and identification
- Mycobacteria isolation and identification
- Mycology (fungus and yeast) isolation and identification
- Rabies
- Tick identification
- Tick testing for Borrelia (Lyme Disease)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Molecular (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea)
- Water Testing
For current and specific information about Laboratory testing please contact Butte County Public Health Laboratory at 530-891-2747.
Staff
Positions currently utilized include:
- Lab Director
- Senior Public Health Microbiologist
- Public Health Microbiologist
- Lab Technician
Employment Opportunities
For more information on employment opportunities within Butte County Public Health Department or the Butte County Public Health Laboratory please visit the County’s Human Resources Department Web site at www.buttecounty.net/personnel or call the Job Hotline: 530-538-7653.
Contact Information
Lab Director: Greg Costo
Butte County Public Health Laboratory
695 Oleander Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
Phone: 530-891-2747
Fax: 530-895-6660
E-mail: GCosto@buttecounty.net
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the Butte County Public Health Department Web site at www.buttecounty.net/publichealth for more information.
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