Laboratory Services Bureau
Public Health Emergency Number: 1-800-821-7284
Welcome to the Laboratory Services Bureau Website. The Laboratory Services Bureau focuses on the prevention and control of disease and the improvement of community health by providing testing in support of disease assessment and control to programs and health care providers at the state and local level. The Bureau provides analytical, consulting, and training services to programs of the State of Montana, local and federal agencies, local clinical laboratories and to the general public. The Laboratory Services Bureau is comprised of four major sections:
Environmental Laboratory Section
Supervisor: Judy Halm, 444-5259
Microbiology/Molecular Section
Supervisor: Susanne Zanto, 444-2839
Serology/Newborn Screening/Preparedness Section
Supervisor: Denise Higgins, 444-3040
Operational Support Section
Supervisor: Karen Wynne, 444-5246
The goal of all sections is to provide and ensure quality laboratory services throughout the state in order to actively assess, protect, and promote the health of Montana’s communities.
Bureau Chief: Anne Weber, 444-5559
