| Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory | |
| Established: | January 1, 1905 |
| City: | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Type: | Public Health |
| Operating Agency: | Ministry of Health |
| Website: | Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory |
The Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory is a laboratory operated by the Ministry of Health in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Prior to October 19, 2006, the laboratory was called the Provincial Laboratory.[1] The laboratory provides a variety of services to the public health institutions in the province; including testing for and monitoring of environmental specimens, food-borne illnesses, communicable diseases, influenza and neonatal screening program. The laboratory also supports the biosafety and biohazard spill response programs for the province.
On May 18, 2010, the laboratory moved into a new purpose built building located on the Innovation Place Research Park – Regina Campus, including a biosafety level 3 laboratory. The new building was constructed at a cost of CAN$55.5 million.[2] [3]
The laboratory has occupied several locations in Regina through its history:[4]