Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratories

Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
Agency overview
Formed1972 (1972)
HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Agency executive
  • Denise Toney, PhD, Director
Parent agencyVirginia Department of General Services
Website[1]

Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratories (DCLS) is a public health agency located in Richmond, Virginia.[1] The organization performs clinical (human) testing on infectious disease agents of public health significance. DCLS is also responsible for certifying and accrediting commercial and non-commercial laboratories to ensure regulations are met.

In addition to clinical testing, DCLS also conducts environmental testing to safeguard public health.[2] In 2014, the agency established the Virginia Biomonitoring Program to increase the commonwealth's capacity to assess environmental exposures in Virginians.

The agency is currently led by Dr. Denise Toney.[3]

History

DCLS was formed in 1972 from the consolidation of several Virginia agencies responsible for laboratory testing.[1]

In 2003, the Virginia DCLS opened a BSL-4 lab designated for research and testing involving hazardous microorganisms of the highest biocontainment level, such as Bacillus anthracis.[4] The $63 million, 194,5000 square-foot facility also contains a BSL-3 lab and training space.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "About DCLS". dgs.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  2. ^ CDC (2024-04-24). "Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services Funding". National Biomonitoring Program. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  3. ^ CDC (2024-12-18). "The Laboratory Workgroup". About CDC. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  4. ^ Lepley, Pamela DiSalvo. "One of most advanced labs in U.S. is latest addition to new East Coast Center for Biosciences". VCU News. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  5. ^ Lepley, Pamela DiSalvo. "State of the art laboratory opens in Richmond". VCU News. Retrieved 2024-12-30.

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