The Ventura County Public Health Laboratory performs communicable disease testing to support public health programs, environmental health, and animal regulation. The Laboratory is an approved public health laboratory offering testing in the areas of:

• Bacteriology
• Mycobacteriology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Serology
• Virology
• Water Microbiology

We are dedicated to excellence in diagnostic testing, consultation, and assistance. We provide highly specialized diagnostic testing for serious infectious diseases, including rabies, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. We provide a range of environmental testing services to ensure safe water for drinking and recreation. Our reference services can assist with any public health concern.

We utilize the most effective fluorescent antibody and RNA amplification techniques available for infectious disease testing. Our Laboratory maintains current certification with all regulatory agencies and participates in ongoing performance evaluation and quality assurance programs.

Non-Diagnostic General Health Assessment (NGHA)
Organizations conducting programs that provide waived bioanalytical screening tests to asymptomatic individuals for a non-infectious health condition must file an application form and submit all required documentation to the Ventura County Public Health Laboratory at least 30 days prior to program operation.

• NGHA Letter and Application

• NGHA Business and Professions Code

Laboratory Forms

• Test Catalog

• General Requisition Form

• Water Requisition Form

• Rabies Requisition Form

Laboratory Resources

• Reportable Diseases in California

• Reportable Disease Notification by Laboratories

• California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Division of Laboratory Systems

Contact Information
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Laboratory Director: Brett Austin
Address: 2240 East Gonzales Road, Suite 160, Oxnard, CA 93036
Telephone: 805-981-5131
FAX: 805-981-5130