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Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Information on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain monkeypox virus.
AMRHAI (antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections) is the national reference unit for investigating AMR in healthcare-associated bacteria.
Guidance and responsibilities of the UK's National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology.
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.
GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food, water and environmental samples.
The Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) is an independent scientific committee that provides expert advice to government on microbiological issues and food. ACMSF is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Food Standards Agency .
Form L7 for the isolation, identification and toxin detection of clostridium botulinum and Staphylococcus aureus.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
The laboratory provides diagnostic microbiological testing services for the examination of food, water and environmental samples.
Guidelines on sampling and result interpretation for microbiologists and infection control nurses working in healthcare environments.
Information to assist with the laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease and requirements for sample submission.
Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Respiratory and vaccine preventable bacteria reference unit (RVPBRU), provides national and international reference laboratory services.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides proficiency testing (PT) schemes, also known as external quality assessment (EQA) schemes.
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