Introduction to Public Health Laboratories

Ever wonder who identifies health threats to keep your world safe and healthy? It's the laboratorians at public health laboratories across the country. They are disease detectives who run diagnostic tests, test water and food, and much more. Public health laboratories are our first line of defense to protect the public against diseases and other health hazards. In this Public Health 101 series video, learn what public health laboratories do and how they produce results that impact public health.


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