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Medical Microbiology Branch


Mr. Douglas Sato inoculates culture media with a bacterial isolate.
Mr. Douglas Sato inoculates culture
media with a bacterial isolate.
                Mr. Stephen Silla logs respiratory specimen submissions.
Mr. Stephen Silla logs respiratory
specimen submissions.

Mission:

To provide diagnostic, consultative and reference laboratory related services to the
programs of the Department, other state agencies, private physicians, institutions
and other facilities in the State, to assist in the diagnosis and control of
communicable diseases, metabolic disorders, and genetic problems.

The Medical Microbiology Branch (MMB) consists of three sections:

  • Bacteriology and Parasitology Section

  • Mycobacteriology and Mycology Section

  • Virology Section
  • Specimen Requisition Form For The Medical Microbiology Branch:

    Clinical Specimen Submission Form - MMB Form 81.3 (pdf)

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    Mr. Roland Lee processes specimens for influenza detection and subtyping
    Mr. Roland Lee processes
    specimens for influenza
    detection and subtyping


    Contact information:

    Gail Kunimoto
    Medical Microbiology Branch Chief
    2725 Waimano Home Road
    Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
    Phone: (808) 453-6700
    Fax: (808) 453-6716


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