Indiana Laboratory System

Laboratory System Improvement Program (L-SIP) Reassessment

The Indiana Department of Health Laboratory completed an L-SIP reassessment in November 2022.

Please follow the link to view the reassessment report.

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CAP Laboratory Preparedness Exercise (LPX) Report

The CAP Laboratory Preparedness Exercise (LPX) Report educates clinical laboratories in Indiana on detecting bioterrorism pathogens and promotes effective communication with public health authorities.

Monthly Partner Webcasts

The Indiana Laboratory System hosts a monthly partner webcast on the second Thursday from 10:30 - 11 a.m. EST every month.

Upcoming 2026 Webcast Dates:

April 9 at 10:30 - 11 a.m. EST - Register Here

2025 Archived Webcast Slides:

Courier Meeting

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST - Register Here

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST Register Here

What is a laboratory system?

The Indiana Laboratory System consists of all contributors to public health testing. According to APHL, these contributors include those who initiate testing and those who use test results.

What is a state public health laboratory system?

A state public health laboratory system (SPHLS) has been defined by APHL as: An alliance of laboratories and other partners within a state that supports the ten essential public health services under the aegis of the public health laboratory. The system members and stakeholders operate in an interconnected and interdependent way to facilitate the exchange of information, optimize laboratory services, and help control and prevent disease and public health threats.

What is a public health laboratory?

To learn more about public health laboratories, please watch the video below from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL).

To learn more about the Public Health Laboratories, please visit the APHL website.