State-certified lab

FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory

Miami, FL · Miami-Dade CountyState laboratory

Call (305) 324-2432
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
E16533
Florida program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Call to ask
not listed on the record

About FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory

FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory is a state laboratory in Miami, FL (Miami-Dade County). It is on the Florida drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate E16533), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The record does not say whether it takes samples from homeowners. Some certified labs only work with public water systems, so call before you collect a sample.

Before you go: Certified by the Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (NELAP) for drinking water analyses (certificate E16533): Microbiology. Certificate valid through 2027-06-30. State public health laboratory; private well samples normally go through the county health department.

This profile is built from the official state list of certified drinking water laboratories, checked on September 29, 2026. Well Water Insider does not rate or endorse labs. Run this lab? Claim the profile to add prices, turnaround times, hours and a description.

Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
E16533
Certified by
Florida drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
State
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Listed on the official state certified laboratory list.

How to test your water here

How this lab takes samples, based on its listing. Call to confirm hours, bottles and prices.

Homeowner samplesNot listed, call to confirm
Mail-in kitsNot listed, call to confirm
Walk-in drop offNot listed, call to confirm

Published lab fees in Florida: $17 to $40 for a bacteria test. Bacteria test through a county health department ($17) or direct at the state lab ($40); certified labs set their own nitrate prices. Prices at this lab may differ.

  1. 1

    Call for the right bottles

    Bacteria samples need a sterile bottle from the lab. Chemistry samples usually take a clean container the lab supplies.

  2. 2

    Collect from a cold tap before treatment

    Skip softeners and filters. Remove the aerator, run the water 3 to 5 minutes, then fill without touching the inside of the cap.

  3. 3

    Keep it cold and deliver within 24 hours

    Bacteria samples are time-sensitive. Use a cooler with ice packs and hand it in or ship it the same day.

  4. 4

    Read the report against the standards

    Compare results with EPA drinking water limits. If anything is over, our problem pages explain what it means and how to treat it.

Tests this lab is listed for

From the state certification list and the lab's own listing. Ask which ones it runs for homeowners.

Coliform Bacteria

Total coliform and E. coli. The test the CDC recommends every year for every private well. Learn more

Location

1325 N.W. 14th Avenue, Building 7, Miami, FL 33125

Lab address

Questions about FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory

Is FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory state certified?

Yes. It is on the Florida list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 29, 2026.

What can FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory test well water for?

Its listing covers coliform bacteria. Call to confirm prices and which tests it runs for private well owners.

Can I bring my own well water sample?

The listing does not say. Some certified labs only test for public water systems, so call before collecting a sample.

How do I contact FL Department of Health – Miami Branch Laboratory?

Call (305) 324-2432 and visit the lab's website. The address is 1325 N.W. 14th Avenue, Building 7, Miami, FL 33125.

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