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viral and rickettsial disease laboratory

Contact Information

Phone and Fax

Main Telephone Number  (510) 307-8585   

Fax Number                            (510) 307-8599

Mailing Address (for US Postal Service)     

California Department of Public Health
Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory
850 Marina Bay Parkway
Richmond, CA 94804

Shipping Address (for hand delivery or private carriers)

Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory
Attn: Specimen Receiving
850 Marina Bay Parkway
Richmond, CA 94804

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