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WSLH Proficiency Testing

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene

About Us

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About WSLH Proficiency Testing

WSLH Proficiency Testing is your PT provider, backed by a national public health laboratory and a Big Ten university. With WSLH PT, you receive reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use proficiency testing products with rapid access to results. 

Why choose WSLH PT as your PT provider? 
Download this one-page handout to share with your lab staff.
Watch our introduction video to get the whirlwind tour of WSLH PT.

One-On-One Technical Support

Each of our proficiency testing programs has a dedicated Medical Technologist with at least 5 years of extensive instrument knowledge. 

Unparalleled Customer Service

No matter the size of your order, we provide ongoing technical troubleshooting with unparalleled customer service to meet your laboratory's needs. 

Public Health Excellence

Our public health affiliations provide you with the technical expertise and educational resources to set you up for PT success.

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Our History - Your Lab, Our Mission

In 1966, WSLH Proficiency Testing was developed by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene to create proficiency testing programs that improve laboratory quality. We have been providing a solid foundation for clinical laboratory improvement since the early days of medical proficiency testing. Today, we provide service to all medical laboratories direct from our headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. 

We are also an affiliate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Medicine and Public Health. As part of a higher education institution, WSLH PT is dedicated to improving and protecting the human condition through quality service and education. 

Some of our features

14 day average turnaround time on evaluation reports

Our staggered shipments ease the burden on staff

Samples are always available at low cost

Easy access to worksheets, submission reports & more

Data Upload: Handle your PT data like your patient data

Get the whirlwind tour

Watch the video to learn more about what you can expect from WSLH PT, including PT Central, customer service and shipping, as well as other services. This video may also be used as a training introduction video for your clinical lab staff. 

To view more training videos, please visit our Video Tutorial Library.

What Our Customers Are Saying

"WSLH PT provides a seamless experience and product that is a requirement for our agency."
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Leah A.
"Every time we have needed to order QC controls from WSLH PT, they have gotten back to us in record time and have made sure that we always get what we need in a timely, organized manner. The responsiveness and customer support has been phenomenal."
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Maria B.
"The samples have always been of good quality and the evaluation level has been the right amount of challenging!"
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Ed C.
"We switched to WSLH PT a few years ago due to cost and customer service—still stand by that today."
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TuLoan L.
"We needed an off-schedule proficiency test; and, from the time I contacted WSLH PT to getting our results back, the process was so quick. Tracy responded so quickly and made everything effortless."
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Christy M.
"WSLH PT is very easy to communicate with. They solve problems promptly and return calls right away—great customer service and professionalism."
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Elizabeth S.
"WSLH Proficiency Testing's Customer Support is very knowledgeable, and I got a quick response on what I needed. I really appreciate it. WSLH PT has great customer support service!"
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Mary WW.

How can we best serve your facility? We want to know!

Contact WSLH PT Customer Service at (800) 462-5261 or at ptservice@slh.wisc.edu.
WSLH Proficiency Testing is approved by CMS, and accepted by CAP, COLA, and The Joint Commission.