About.

MicroPhase Clinical Laboratory originated in 1996 after witnessing a need for local laboratory services for clinical microbiology involving bacterial and fungal infections. 

Our expertise includes bacteriology analysis, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and mycology. Cultures obtained in the physicians office are transported to the lab on the same day. They are immediately evaluated for proper set up so a preliminary and final report can be generated and sent to the clinician in the quickest available time.

The physician can then proceed to the proper care by prescribing the correct antimicrobial therapy. The reporting of a non-growth of a specimen for culture becomes beneficial in preventing over prescribing unnecessary antibiotics, which can promote antimicrobial resistance.

Our laboratory goes above and beyond protocol to expose poly microbial infections by utilizing more selective media and testing methods. This is not a standard practice in most microbiology laboratories.

Our physicians can also request previously performed culture reports on their patients to see any patterns present of infection.

We commend ourselves on communicating with our healthcare professionals whether it be a phone call or text to relay important and imperative results while maintaining HIPPA compliance.

​Our personnel are readily available to advise treating physicians and others on which tests to order and discuss the implications of test results. 

Our Goal

Providing fast, accurate, and concise results to practitioners so they can enhance patient care.

Full Service CLIA certified Microbiology Laboratory

Proficiency testing by API

Our Team

Rhett Woody, III
Microbiologist- owner

Rhett graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He worked for Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, Al where he was the microbiology supervisor. He then began MicroPhase when the other local reference laboratory left the area leaving a void for the micro world. When he is not at the lab, he enjoys travelling with his family, swimming, and playing tennis.

Beth Woody
Office Manager and Billing-owner
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Beth graduated from University of Alabama in Birmingham. She taught physics and biology at a local high school. She learned how to file insurance claims for the lab and never left. During her time away from the lab, she enjoys family time, painting, cooking, playing tennis and arranging flowers.

Linda Small
​​Microbiologist

Linda graduated from the University of Alabama. She was the micro supervisor for Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville. She currently provides her expertise in micro to aid in the operations of the lab. Being a former laboratory inspector for College of American Pathologists,  she helps to maintain compliance. Her expertise is in mycology and fungal interpretations. Linda enjoys travelling and making the best Christmas goodies to share.

We're Here for You 24/7

There are more wheels to our machine. The life of a culture starts with the following:
Courier transporting it correctly
Tech logging it in and ordering the correct test
Tech setting up the culture on the appropriate media
Office personnel to enter demographics and results
Delivering reports via fax or in person
Correct coding and billing
Courteous customer service with patient regarding billing
We regard each detail imperative to the success of the culture.