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.
Antibiograms
1. 2024 Antibiogram VCUHS
2. 2024 Antibiogram VCUHS Emergency Dept
3. 2024 Antibiogram VCUHS Pediatric
4. 2024 Antibiogram VCUHS Antifungal
5. 2024 Antibiogram CMH
6. 2024 Antibiogram TAPP
The Microbiology/Immunology laboratory compiles and publishes yearly statistics on bacteria isolated in the institution versus formulary antibiotics. Updated May 2025 for the previous year.
Useful Links
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Clinical Immunology Society
Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA)
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS)
International Organizations
Canadian Association For Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The World Health Organization
Government
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Virginia Department of Health
General
Leadership and Contacts
Justin Dalton, MD
Director of Clinical Immunology; Assistant Professor
Justin Dalton, MD
Director of Clinical Immunology; Assistant Professor
Pathology
Hematopathology;
Transfusion Medicine
Phone: (804) 828-5389
Fax: (804) 828-8177
Email: Justin.Dalton@vcuhealth.org
Christopher Doern, PhD
Director of Clinical Microbiology; Professor
Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM
Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology; Associate Professor
Alexandra Bryson, PhD, DABMM
Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology; Associate Professor
Pathology