Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory
Operational in 2023
Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory offers a range of in-demand testing services to support your needs — from microbiology, toxicology screens, viral and bacterial testing including tick-borne diseases, to COVID-19.
We are committed to speed, precision and customer service. Our automated capabilities ensure fast turnaround times and more accurate test results.
Understanding the mechanisms of disease and the development of strategies to prevent and treat illnesses through scientific discovery are paramount to our organization.
As part of Drexel University College of Medicine, Drexel Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory provides the opportunity to partner with expert researchers and supports the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostics in genomics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring and molecular diagnostics.
About Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory
- Located in Philadelphia, PA
- CLIA certified and CAP accredited
- Advanced pipetting and robotic systems
- Custom designed workflows to meet your needs
- Backed by the research and development expertise in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease in the Drexel University College of Medicine
Tests Available at Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory

Drs. Garth Ehrlich, Drexel Medicine Diagnostics (DMD) section director (standing, left) and Donald C. Hall, Jr., DMD operations director (seated), speaking with a potential client at Drexel University's 2022 Discovery Day, Philadelphia Convention Center.
Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory Team
- Medical Director: Cheryl Hanau, MD
- Associate Medical Director: Yinghua Qiu, PhD
- Technical Director: Garth Ehrlich, PhD
- Operations Director: Donald Hall, PhD
- Administrative Director: Carol Hope, MBA
- Bioinformatics Director: Joshua Earl, PhD
- Microbiology and Immunology Chair: Brian Wigdahl, PhD
- Chief Clinical Officer: Jim Sapienza, FACHE
Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory Contact Information
Drexel Medicine Diagnostics Laboratory
245 N. 15th Street, Floor 5, Main Laboratory 5101
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel: 267.359.2518
Fax: 215.762.3274
Email: dch66@drexel.edu
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