Microbiology Division

Food poisoning testing

The Microbiology Division conducts bacteriological and virological examinations of foods, together with various other biological and environmental samples, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, ensure food safety, and thereby protect the public health.

General examination service

General examination services include bacteriological and virus testing for food poisoning, preventive testing during contagious disease outbreaks, Mycobacterium tuberculosis testing for the prevention of tuberculosis, and bacteriological testing to ensure food safety. In addition, it conducts pathogenic testing to better understand infectious disease epidemics and serological antibody testing for HIV and the hepatitis C virus.

Virus testing in a biosafetycabinet

Virus testing in a biosafety cabinet

DNA sequencer

Research and Investigation

The division's research includes efforts to better understand epidemics through tests on influenza virus strains and other viruses, all of which are conducted in concert with the Infectious Disease Surveillance Program. The division is also researching how to use genetic analysis to classify Mycobacterium tuberculosis by genotype.

Mass Screening for Maternal and Child Division Food Chemistry Division

City of Sapporo　Address:Kita 1 Nishi 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-8611

Phone:011-211-2111 (outside of Japan, +81-11-211-2111) (in Japanese)
Open from 8:45 to 17:15, Monday through Friday (except for National Holidays)

Sapporo Citizen Contact Center

- For those with inquiries for City Hall, please feel free to call us. -

Phone:011-222-4894 (outside of Japan, +81-11-222-4894), FAX:011-221-4894 (in Japanese and English)
Questions regarding various official procedures at the city office, questions you need answers to in order to live in Sapporo, such as information on events, public transportation, etc.
*Open throughout the year: 8:00 - 21:00