To carry out the Hygienic Laboratory’s public health mission, staff traveled approximately 214,028 miles in fiscal year 2015. Central Services coordinated the lease of UI Fleet vehicles, as well as the many other functions that keep the laboratory rolling.
Central Services creates and distributes analytical test collection kits to clients throughout Iowa and other states. Staff provides support for the entire laboratory by purchasing, tracking and distributing supplies necessary for laboratory testing. They also process both incoming and outgoing packages and correspondence.
Team members are certified in Hazmat shipping requirements for select packages, and specially trained personnel perform necropsy work to assist with rabies testing.
Central Services is also responsible for scheduling the leased University of Iowa Fleet Service vehicles used by staff.