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Immunology & Virology Unit (IVU)
Dallas County Health and Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 017, Dallas, TX 75207
Telephone: (214) 819-1950
Email: PHLabInfo@dallascounty.org
The Immunology & Virology Unit offers diagnostic testing for infectious diseases using established molecular and serological methods. Our focus is on providing accurate and timely results that support public health.
Services & Capabilities
- Testing for infectious agents such as HIV, Hepatitis C, Influenza, Syphilis, and other pathogens.
- Utilizing proven molecular techniques and serological assays.
- Strict adherence to quality control and CLIA standards per our Client Services Manual.
- Efficient specimen handling and communication to ensure reliable test outcomes.
Test Menu Highlights
- Treponema pallidum Antibodies & Particle Agglutination (TP-PA)
- Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) – Qualitative & Quantitative (Titer)
- HIV-1 and HIV-2 Ag/Ab Diagnostic Screening (5th Generation)
- HIV Differentiation and Confirmation
- HIV-1 NAAT for early detection
- Viral Culture for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
- SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B via RT-PCR
- Hepatitis C Virus Antibodies and NAAT
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