The Microbiology/Immunology Laboratory is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Call Client Services 804-828-PATH (828-7284); 1-800-363-9234

Microbiology/Immunology is the only clinical laboratory providing diagnostic microbiology and immunology services at VCU Health System. 

Microbiology is staffed 24/7 and offers full diagnostic testing in Bacteriology (aerobic and anaerobic), Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology.

Immunology is staffed 7 days/week and offers comprehensive testing in Infectious disease serology testing, Autoimmune serologic testing including ANA and Electrophoresis.

STAT LAB OPEN 24/7

Microbiology/Immunology offers rapid turn-around-time on selected tests. Tests include: Gram Stains, Crytococcal Antigen, direct detection of Trichomonas vaginalis, enterovirus in CSF, and Group A Strep.  Direct detection of influenza A and B are also available during respiratory virus season.

Lab Leadership and Contact Information

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Justin Dalton, MD

Justin Dalton, MD

Immunopathology, Hematopathology & Transfusion Med

Justin Dalton, MD

Justin Dalton, MD

Immunopathology, Hematopathology & Transfusion Med

Pathology

Assistant Professor of Pathology;
Director of Clinical Immunology

Phone: (804) 828-5389

Fax: (804) 828-8177

Email: Justin.Dalton@vcuhealth.org

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Christopher Doern, PhD

Christopher Doern, PhD

Clinical Microbiology

Christopher Doern, PhD

Christopher Doern, PhD

Clinical Microbiology

Pathology

Professor of Pathology;
Director of Clinical Microbiology

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Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM

Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM

Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology

Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM

Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM

Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology

Pathology

Assistant Professor of Pathology

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