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Video Tour
Join on team on a walk through tour of the new Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratory currently under construction, or view the latest progress on the live construction camera. The new lab is being constructed near KDHE's central office in downtown Topeka. See what the new lab will look like when it opens in spring 2025.
What We Do
The Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories (KHEL) provide approximately 1 million clinical and environmental tests each year to protect the citizens of Kansas and help ensure the quality of statewide laboratory services through certification and improvement programs.
KHEL partners with both the Division of Public Health and the Division of Environment to conduct testing of all kinds, including public water supply testing, newborn screening for all infants born in Kansas, and responding to outbreaks or emergency events.
The Laboratory Improvement Program's certification services provide support and oversight for clinical laboratories, environmental testing laboratories, and breath alcohol testing units throughout Kansas including the training and certification of law enforcement officers.
Regulation Changes
KHEL has proposed updates to Kansas Administrative Regulations K.A.R 28-15-35, 28-15-36, 28-15-36a, and 28-15-37 below is documentation in relation to these updates.
A price increase for Laboratory Testing Fees went into effect on May 29th, 2024 as per K.A.R. 25-14-2 as published November 16, 2023.
A list of the new price list can be found here.
Resources
Environmental Laboratory Improvement Program (ELIPO) Forms
Packing & Shipping
The Universal Form Instructional Guide (PDF) is an instructional guide only. The form included in this guide should not be printed and used to submit samples to KHEL. If you are in need of Universal Forms, order them with the Requisition for Specimen Kits Form. Find complete instructions and resources for packing and shipping.
Refrigerated Environmental Kit Shipping
Before packing and shipping refrigerated environmental samples, read the instruction sheet or watch the video below.
How to Pack and Ship Refrigerated Environmental Sample Bottles from KDHE on Vimeo
Quick Reference Guide
What's the quickest way to find the resources you need? Visit the Laboratory Quick Reference Guide or contact customer service by calling 785-296-1620 or sending an email.
Training Opportunities
- Preparing Clinical Specimens Related to Chemical or Biological Exposure Using Evidence Control Measures (1050287).
- Packaging and Shipping Dangerous Goods: What the Laboratory Staff Must Know (1092665)
- BT Wet Lab Workshop - Rule Out or Refer Select Agents (1086698)
- Explore Other Training Opportunities in Kansas TRAIN
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Kansas Health & Environmental Laboratories
Phone: 785-296-1620
Quick Links
- LabOnline (Reporting)
- LabXChange (Test Ordering)
- Specimen Kit Request Form
- Courier Pickup Schedule
- Breath Alcohol Program
CLIA Certificate
View or print the Kansas Health and Environmental Lab's Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate.