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Malaria reference laboratory (Malaria RL)

Malaria RL provides laboratory reference and diagnostic parasitology of malaria, and surveillance data on all imported malaria reported in the UK.

Published 8 August 2014

• From: Public Health England

The malaria reference laboratory (Malaria RL) provides an extensive service to users in the UK, including:

• malaria diagnosis
• epidemiological data
• prophylaxis advice to health professionals (risk assessment forms should be sent by email to phe.malproph@nhs.net)
• technical advice on methodology and laboratory procedures

A UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 9148

Contact

Malaria reference laboratory (Malaria RL)

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT

Telephone (for diagnostic laboratory only) 020 7927 2427

Fax 020 7637 0248

Documents

1. Malaria RL: reference, diagnostic and advisory services
   • 22 November 2007
   • Guidance
2. Malaria reference laboratory (MRL): user handbook
   • 6 November 2017
   • Guidance
3. Malaria report form
   • 15 December 2017
   • Form
4. Malaria: risk assessment form
   • 29 August 2018
   • Form

Published 8 August 2014