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PHE's public health laboratories provide routine and enhanced molecular diagnostic services to NHS trusts.
A range of tests are available from the majority of PHE regional clinical microbiology laboratories.
The unit is a specialist in aerobiology, biocontainment and biosafety. The unit provides government departments and the commercial sector with expertise, advice and consultancy.
Information for health protection specialists on the investigation of disease clusters suspected of being caused by exposure to environmental hazards.
The public health laboratory for the south west region is based in Bristol.
Public Health England provides PT schemes for food and water microbiology.
Guidance on diagnosis of infections, using the microbiology laboratory, and appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals in primary care.
Cambridge clinical and public health laboratory (CMPHL) operates from Addenbrooke's Hospital.
The European food microbiology legislation scheme is designed for laboratories that examine foods for compliance with Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 and subsequent amendments.
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