About Us

The Special Pathogens Laboratory is a nationally-recognized analytical microbiology laboratory that offers the healthcare industry, water treatment industry and other commercial and industrial sectors reliable, high-quality microbiology services specializing in the detection, control and remediation of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella, Pseudomonas, Mycobacteria and fungi. These microorganisms are responsible for serious infections, including millions of hospital-acquired infections annually. 

The founders of this laboratory, Dr. Victor Yu and Dr. Janet Stout, are internationally recognized for academic excellence and are experts in the field of infectious disease microbiology and medicine. They have formulated an approach to the prevention of healthcare-acquired disease caused by waterborne pathogens that integrates detection, interpretation and control into a cohesive strategy for the water treatment and healthcare markets.

The Special Pathogens can provide:

• Laboratory testing services
• Confidential test reports with expert consultation upon request
• Guidance for hospitals and building services in approaches to Legionella environmental monitoring and disinfection
• Online report services for quick and easy access to laboratory results. Clients are able to check on the status, view the history, and generate reports of results