The Washington State Department of Health has updated its guidance for what to do if you are sick with COVID-19 or were exposed to COVID-19. This page may have content that is inconsistent with the …

When no other testing options are available, WAPHL will perform pertussis culture on specimens from any patient with suspected pertussis after approval from the local health jurisdiction.

Care-a-Van is a Washington State Department of Health mobile program that brings essential health and wellness services directly to communities across the state.

If your lab plans to use moderate or high complexity tests, please submit either the categorized or accredited medical test site license. Under these license types, your facility can also perform waived …

COVID-19 tests are free through state-supported testing programs and at DOH COVID-19 testing kiosks. Medicaid insurance covers at-home COVID-19 tests through September 2024.

The legislature requested the Department of Health review draft bill H-1640.1/21, Concerning fertility services, under the State’s mandated benefit review law, RCW 48.47.030.

We provide essential services, including disease surveillance, environmental sample testing, and newborn screening for treatable genetic conditions. Our lab also plays a key role in training health …

Research showed the expanding use of wastewater testing beyond SARS-CoV-2, so we began monitoring more pathogens. We work with pathogen subject matter experts at DOH and LHJs to …

Ask your primary care provider if you need, or think you need, a TB test. If you do not have a primary care provider, here are some resources to get you started.

If polio is suspected or confirmed, DOH in consultation with CDC will assist LHJs with identification and management of contacts. Contacts of a suspected polio case must be identified and monitored for …