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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.
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.
Diagnostic and advisory services for Lyme disease.
The Brucella Reference Unit (BRU) provides laboratory diagnostic and clinical management services for Brucella species.
Information to assist with the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease and requirements for sample submission.
Information on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain monkeypox virus.
Form (E28) for requesting testing for SARS-CoV-2.
How to get accredited so your laboratory can perform official paternity tests as instructed by a court.
Briefing
Answers to specific questions on laboratory testing of samples from patients with possible Ebola virus disease.
PHE's public health laboratories provide routine and enhanced molecular diagnostic services to NHS trusts.
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