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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
Last updated 17 September 2019 — see all updates

• 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

Dawn Britten

Quality Manager
Malaria Reference Laboratory
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT

Email dawn.britten@lshtm.ac.uk

Telephone (for diagnostic laboratory only) 020 7927 2427

Documents

1. Malaria RL: reference, diagnostic and advisory services
   • 22 November 2007
   • Guidance
2. Malaria reference laboratory (MRL): user handbook
   • 8 March 2019
   • Guidance
3. Malaria report form
   • 10 July 2019
   • Form
4. Malaria: risk assessment form
   • 29 August 2018
   • Form

Published 8 August 2014
Last updated 17 September 2019 + show all updates

1. 17 September 2019 Updated contact details for Malaria Reference Laboratory (Malaria RL).
2. 8 August 2014 First published.