Clinical Microbiology

The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Shands Hospital of the University of Florida is a full-service, state-of-the-art clinical microbiology laboratory offering Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology and Parasitology.

Specialized microbiological services include detection of AmpC and KPC Beta-lactamases, rapid identification of antibiotic resistant gram-negative organisms within 10 hours of a positive blood culture, and gas chromatographic identification of bacteria.

Both technical and physician pathologist services are available 24/7.

Faculty and Staff

Kenneth Rand, MD



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