N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10, § 42.10 – Laboratory services eligible for reimbursement.

(a) the detection and control of disease as prescribed by the Public Health Law, the State Sanitary Code or the State Commissioner of Health;
(b) the maintenance of a safe and healthful environment; and
(c) the conduct of health research approved by the State Commissioner of Health.

State aid will be granted to a municipality performing or contracting for laboratory tests related to the municipal health department's performance of eligible services described in this Part for, the cost of laboratory services required for: