Communicable Disease Division
The Communicable Disease Division (CDD) provides reference and specialized testing services in support of public health and ensures statewide access to laboratory expertise and capabilities in the disciplines of bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, molecular microbiology, and serology. The CDD also coordinates a network of clinical laboratories throughout Wisconsin for emergency and public health response, as well as facilitates planning among clinical laboratories, local public health laboratories and other state-level laboratories.
CDD News and Hot Topics
- Notice of Discontinuation of Bordetella culture – Effective Sept. 15, 2025
- New General Requisition form – Effective Sept. 1, 2025
- Suspending M.TB Pyrazinamide (PZA) Drug Susceptibility Testing – Effective May 21, 2025
- Discontinuation of Select Parasitology Tests Effective May 1, 2025
- Changes in Available Tests Effective May 1, 2025
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update Updated February 3, 2025
- Mumps Testing Guidance Updated January 27, 2025
- Discontinuation of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgM Testing Effective 02/01/2024
- Send out service for AST/ALT testing Discontinued 10/15/23
- Lyme Line Blot for IgG and IgM Discontinued 10/15/23
A to Z listing of Diseases
The link below connects to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alphabetical directory of information regarding infectious agents and diseases.
Note about Food Testing
The WSLH does NOT perform food testing. If you have a concern or question about food safety, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Food Safety— http://datcp.wi.gov/Food/Food_Safety_Complaints/index.aspx
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