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A range of tests are available from the majority of PHE regional clinical microbiology laboratories.
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
Information, resources and guidance relating to the evaluation of COVID-19 tests.
Keep up to date with the latest information from the UK GLP monitoring authority.
PHE's public health laboratories provide routine and enhanced molecular diagnostic services to NHS trusts.
The London laboratory provides public health microbiology services to communicable disease control consultants in local health protection units.
Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and prices for animal disease diagnosis.
Find out how to take samples from processed ABPs and find laboratories to test them, and what to do if one of your samples fails a test.
The Brucella Reference Unit (BRU) provides laboratory diagnostic and clinical management services for Brucella species.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
Information to assist with the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease and requirements for sample submission.
The mycology reference laboratory (MRL) provides a comprehensive laboratory service for the diagnosis and management of fungal infections.
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How to get accredited so your laboratory can perform official paternity tests as instructed by a court.
PHE has undertaken rapid assessments of commercially provided diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection with further evaluations ongoing.
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