Welcome to Laboratory Services
Testing services support the investigation of disease outbreaks and provide direction for disease prevention and control activities. The laboratory serves in a reference capacity for local health units, private and community healthcare facilities and veterinary laboratories. Testing methods address specific public health issues such as emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance and bioterrorism preparedness. Timely sample testing aids in the prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases and many other diseases.
Environmental hazard mitigation is accomplished through monitoring water and dairy products for compliance through mosquito surveillance activities and through the support of investigational responses to natural or man-made disasters. In addition, outreach programs provide training in safety and laboratory testing methods and promote cooperative sharing with other agencies, both public and private.
HHS Vision
North Dakota is the healthiest state in the nation.
To achieve our vision, North Dakota Health & Human Services is committed to improving the health status of the people of ND, improving access to and delivery of quality health care, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, promoting a state of emergency readiness and response, and achieving strategic outcomes within available resources.
Services and Resources
Water Testing
Find details on private well water testing, legionella water testing and water sampling schedules.
2025 Water Sampling Schedule
For lead testing questions please contact Chemistry at 701-328-6140 or email cresch@nd.gov
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Nonhuman Testing
Information on rabies virus animal testing, the mosquito surveillance program and the tick surveillance program.
Get information on these programs >
Biothreat
Get biothreat information like identification flowcharts, bioterrorism agent testing and other resources.
Packaging and Shipping
Information on packaging and shipping regulations
- DOT hazardous materials shipping reference
- IATA guidance
- Category A and B Shipping Job Aid
- FedEx fillable Dangerous Goods form
- FedEx Dangerous goods acceptance checklist
- Packing and Shipping Dangerous Goods: What the Laboratory Staff Must Know - CDC TRAIN - an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation
North Dakota Microbiology Memos
New ND State Laboratory -
Learn more and see the new ND State Laboratory take shape.
Resources
Contact Us
Department of Health & Human Services
Laboratory Services
2635 E. Main Ave.
P.O. Box 5520
Bismarck, ND 58506-5520
Phone: (701) 328.6272, 711 (TTY)
Fax: (701) 328.6280
After hours, holidays and weekends, contact State Radio at: (800) 472-2121 or (701) 319-8569, 711 (TTY) for emergencies only.
CLIA Laboratory Director
Laurie Linz, MD
llinz@nd.gov
Section Director
Christie Massen Ph.D., M.S., MLS
(701) 328-6288, 711 (TTY)
clmassen@nd.gov
Director of Quality Management
Heather Sease
(701) 328-6279, 711 (TTY)
hrsease@nd.gov
Director of Special Microbiology
Kristie Schwarzkopf
(701) 328-6283, 711 (TTY)
kschwarzkopf@nd.gov
Director of General Microbiology
Lisa Well
(701) 328-6292, 711 (TTY)
lwell@nd.gov
Director of Biothreat
Stacey Alexander
(701) 328-6295, 711 (TTY)
smalexander@nd.gov
Billing
Steve Flemmer
(701) 328-6284, 711 (TTY)
sflemmer@nd.gov