Disease investigation and analysis
The Public and Environmental Health team play a critical role in the government's response to public health epidemics and threats.
We provide quality analytical services using the latest technology and undertake surveillance and reporting on a number of diseases and organisms that are of public health importance.
Microbiological testing
Our public health microbiology laboratory provides expert scientific knowledge and investigation for notifiable bacterial pathogens and bacterial or toxin-mediated outbreaks.
Virological testing
Our laboratory provides state-wide specialist diagnostic services and surveillance for viruses and mosquito- and tick-borne pathogens of medical importance including measles, gastroenteritis, dengue and Zika viruses.
Microbiology reference laboratories
Our microbiology reference laboratories provide a tertiary referral service for notifiable bacterial pathogens at local, national and international levels.
Molecular Epidemiology
Our Public Health Microbiology laboratory has extensive expertise in the generation of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data for bacteria both from isolates and direct from clinical specimens.
Q-PHIRE Genomics
Information about the state-wide reference centre for microbial and public health genomics. It provides cutting edge, rapid microbial genomics to support the Queensland response to health threats, including viruses and the COVID-19 pandemic.
