Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Network (WCLN)

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) coordinates the Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Network (WCLN) made up of clinical laboratories in the state to ensure a timely and effective response to clinical laboratory and public health needs. The major objectives of the WCLN includes: emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, training and education, and communications.

Our website provides access to a number of laboratory materials that have been created in collaboration with clinical laboratory partners, most notably our Laboratory Technical Advisory Group (LabTAG) made up of members from each of the seven healthcare emergency readiness coalitions in the state.

WCLN Documents

• WCLN Statement of Purpose and Member Expectations
• WCLN Description and Accomplishments
• WCLN Brochure

WCLN Communications

The WCLN Coordinator uses email listservs as our standard method of communication to clinical labs and public health partners in the state.  Monthly laboratory messages provide lab-directed updates and alerts (including those related to biological emergency preparedness and response), outbreak-related information, training announcements, and additional information regarding other lab-related topics.  Each message includes the 24/7 WSLH emergency contact number.  These messages are sent out by email to nearly 600 contacts at more than 130 clinical labs statewide.  If you would like to join our communications list, please email the WCLN Coordinator.

An additional, smaller, WCLN listserv has been developed to facilitate cross-talk between clinical laboratorians.  Please use this link to register for that separate communications list.

 

WCLN Lab Messages

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