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In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

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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