National mycobacterium reference service- South (NMRS-South)
NMRS-South is the reference laboratory for mycobacterium species.
The National Mycobacterium Reference Service-South (NMRS-South) provides several services to referral laboratories.
The principal activities of the unit include:
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provision of a mycobacterial reference service, based on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for identification of Mycobacterium sp isolates
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prediction of drug susceptibility and resistance, and determination of relatedness for detection of transmission
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investigation of outbreaks
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phenotypic drug susceptibility testing for selected M. tuberculosis complex and non-tuberculosis mycobacterial (NTM) isolates
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extended testing for M. tuberculosis complex isolates, with resistance to first-line agents
Primary isolation services include:
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microscopy and culture
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a Fastrack (PCR) Service for detection of M. tuberculosis complex and rifampicin (and multidrug) resistance
Contact
National Mycobacterium Reference Service-South (NMRS-South)
National Infection Service, 61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ
Documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 25 August 2023 + show all updates
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Updated list of primary isolation services.
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Update to DX address.
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Updated service and contact details, and added 'user manual'.
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Updated with the lab's new name and location.
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First published.