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.

Our Locations

Room 538-565, 5th Floor, Clinical Support Center (CSC), MCV

Clinical Support Center: 403 North 13th St.

Room 643, 6th Floor, Clinical Support Center, MCV

Clinical Support Center: 403 North 13th St.

Laboratory Test Descriptions

Microbiology Immunology Lab Test Descriptions

Antibiograms

1. 2023 Antibiogram VCUHS
2. 2023 Antibiogram VCUHS Emergency Dept
3. 2023 Antibiogram VCUHS Pediatric
4. 2023 Antibiogram VCUHS Antifungal
5. 2023 Antibiogram CMH
6. 2023 Antibiogram TAPP

The Microbiology/Immunology laboratory compiles and publishes yearly statistics on bacteria isolated in the institution versus formulary antibiotics.

Blood Culture collection procedure