Virus Reference Department (VRD): user manual
The Virus Reference Department (VRD) provides clinical advice and investigations for a wide range of human virus infections.
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Information on the units of the Virus Reference Department (VRD) and the services they provide.
Updates to this page
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Updated with version 22.
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Added updated guidance, version 21.
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Added latest version of user manual.
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Removed a service update.
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Updated user manual.
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Updated user manual.
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Added user manual version 16.
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Added notification of service delivery changes made to PHE reference and specialist laboratories to provide critical support to the COVID-19 incident.
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Updated user manual to reflect changes in services available, contact details and other information.
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Added latest version of VRD user manual.
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Updated VRD user manual to version 12.
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Updated VRD user manual to version 10.
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Updated virus reference department user manual.
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First published.
Update history
2026-07-09 09:30
Updated with version 22.
2025-09-11 08:54
Added updated guidance, version 21.
2024-09-03 12:08
Added latest version of user manual.
2024-03-26 08:03
Removed a service update.
2023-07-31 17:07
Updated user manual.
2022-08-30 14:54
Updated user manual.