Guidance

Virus Reference Department (VRD): user manual

The Virus Reference Department (VRD) provides clinical advice and investigations for a wide range of human virus infections.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 August 2013
• Last updated: 3 September 2024 — See all updates

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Virus Reference Department (VRD): user manual

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Details

Information on the units of the Virus Reference Department (VRD) and the services they provide.

Published 1 August 2013

Last updated 3 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 3 September 2024

   Added latest version of user manual.

2. 26 March 2024

   Removed a service update.

3. 31 July 2023

   Updated user manual.

4. 30 August 2022

   Updated user manual.

5. 2 June 2021

   Added user manual version 16.

6. 14 May 2020

   Added notification of service delivery changes made to PHE reference and specialist laboratories to provide critical support to the COVID-19 incident.

7. 25 November 2019

   Updated user manual to reflect changes in services available, contact details and other information.

8. 28 August 2018

   Added latest version of VRD user manual.

9. 14 July 2017

   Updated VRD user manual to version 12.

10. 14 September 2016

    Updated VRD user manual to version 10.

11. 21 December 2015

    Updated virus reference department user manual.

12. 1 August 2013

    First published.