About Us

The Kern County Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is the communicable disease reference lab for the county.  As a key resource for information, the Public Health Lab (PHL) provides consultation to community physicians, hospitals, and other laboratories on diseases of public health significance.

Essential Tests and Referral Services

The Kern County PHL provides clinical and reference testing utilizing sophisticated, state-of-the-art technology.  Laboratory services provided include:

• HIV
• STD
• Food Borne Infections
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Rabies
• TB
• Pertussis
• Lead (Blood)
• Water Testing

For more information on tests and referral services offered at the Kern Count PHL, please call 661.868.0505.

Staff

Positions currently utilized.

• Director (.1 FTE)
• PHM Specialist (3)
• PHM (2)
• Lab Assistant (2)
• Clerical Support (2)

Employment Opportunities

For current vacancies at the Kern County PHL, please visit the County Human Resources website at: http://www.co.kern.ca.us/person/app_main.asp

Contact Information

DIRECTOR: Michael Lancaster, PhD
1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, 3rd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone:  661.868.0505
Fax: 661.868.0264
Email: Lancasterm@co.kern.ca.us