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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.

Contents

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 queries should be sent by fax to Malaria RL)
• technical advice on methodology and laboratory procedures

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
   • Detailed guide

2. Malaria reference laboratory (MRL): user handbook

   • 28 January 2015
   • Guidance

3. Malaria report form

   • 1 January 2013
   • Form

4. Malaria: risk assessment form

   • 25 June 2013
   • Form

• Published: 8 August 2014

• From: Public Health England