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GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food, water and environmental samples.
AMRHAI (antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections) is the national reference unit for investigating AMR in healthcare-associated bacteria.
Form (R3) for identification of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, bordetella, diphtheria and tetanus.
The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of infections caused by spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira (Leptospires).
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Find out what animal by-products you can use to make biodiesel, whether you need approval, how to process them and how to use the products.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
The Vaccine Development Evaluation Centre (VDEC) at Porton Down in Wiltshire facilitates the development and evaluation of new vaccines and therapeutics.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Klebsiella species.
How DNA sequencing could be used to detect and identify probiotic bacteria and the benefits this approach provides.
The MHRA has approved the combined antibiotic cefepime/enmetazobactam (Exblifep 2 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusion)
BRD is a national and international laboratory reference centre for a wide range of bacterial infections.
The characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiology of group B streptococci.
Information on Bartonella and how to obtain diagnostic and reference services.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology Enterococcus species and Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (GRE).
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) culture collections offer a range of products and services for medical science and laboratory healthcare use.
Form M1 for submitting single isolates to bacterial identification section (BIDS).
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