Laboratory Services Section
Mycobacteriology/Mycology
TB Clinical Laboratory | TB Reference Laboratory | Mycology Laboratory
The laboratory services of mycobacteriology
and mycology are provided through the Microbiology Sciences Branch of
the Laboratory Services Section, Texas Department of State Health Services
(TDSHS). The Mycobacteriology
and Mycology Group is divided into two laboratories:
These laboratories identify Mycobacterium species
and other aerobic actinomycetes from clinical specimens and from cultures
referred on growth media to TDSHS. Identification work is also
performed on referred fungal cultures. Susceptibility testing
is performed on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium
kansasii. For additional information about the functionality and
services of Mycobacteriology/Mycology, please contact the Group Manager at (512)
458-7342.
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Last Updated January 25, 2005
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