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A rendering of the new Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories, which is currently being constructed near KDHE's central office in downtown Topeka. View the progress on the live construction camera.
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.
News
Proposed Regulation Changes
KHEL has proposed modifications to Kansas Administrative Regulation, K.A.R. 28-14-2, regarding the schedule of fees for public water supplies in Kansas. Find more information:
Resources
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.
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.
- KHEL: Preparing Clinical Specimens Related to Chemical or Biological Exposure Using Evidence Control Measures (1050287)
- Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Materials: What the Laboratorian Should Know
- KHEL: Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Infectious Materials (1076398)
- KHEL: BT Wet Lab Workshop - Rule Out or Refer Select Agents (1086698)
- Explore training opportunities in Kansas TRAIN