Laboratory Services.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 60-52
in effect60-52. Laboratory Services.
1. A fee shall be charged for laboratory services provided by the health department, with the exception of those tests listed in sub. 2, based on the most current charges specified by the state laboratory of hygiene. Lead screening and testing fees shall be based on the most current Title 19 Medicaid reimbursement rates as set by the state of Wisconsin for health maintenance organizations. New tests added in the future shall be regulated by the guidelines for laboratory fees in the state laboratory of hygiene reference manual or by rates set by the state for Title 19 Medicaid reimbursement of health maintenance organizations.
2. There shall be no fee charged for the following tests and any other test determined by the commissioner of health as appropriate based on public health needs or considerations:
a. Specimens for pertussis.
b. Reference cultures.
3. The following tests shall be charged a handling fee determined by the health department:
a. Specimens for legionella.
b. Specimens for mycobacteria.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH60.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/26/2026