Laboratory Medicine
Microbiology
The Microbiology Section offers comprehensive testing for patients with infectious diseases.
Our high-quality, state-of-the-art diagnostic services combined with readily available consultations with our staff pathologists and laboratory scientists have made us a national referral center for microbiology, medical mycology, and medical parasitology testing.
Laboratory Medicine
The Microbiology Section at Cleveland Clinic commits to the improvement and advancement of the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Members of our Microbiology staff are responsible for the development and evaluation of several innovative molecular tests for the rapid identification and characterization of infectious agents. Results of their studies have been published in leading medical journals.
Results Reporting
Preliminary results will be called to clients if there is a positive finding for a significant culture or stain, which may include blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Salmonella or Shigella isolates, or normally sterile body fluid.
Preliminary and final results are included in the patient report. Results or interpretations of results may be obtained by contacting Client Services.
Microbiology Resources
Microbiology Staff
Daniel Rhoads, MD
Section Head, Microbiology
Director, Bacteriology
Section Head, Microbiology
Director, Bacteriology
Susan Harrington, PhD
Director, Mycobacteriology
Director, Mycobacteriology
Anisha Misra, PhD
Director, Parasitology & Mycology
Director, Parasitology & Mycology
Hannah Wang, MD
Director, Molecular Microbiology & Virology
Director, Molecular Microbiology & Virology