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Bacteriology reference department user manual

A guide to UKHSA's bacteriology reference department (BRD), its units and the tests and services theyit provide.provides.

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UK Health Security Agency
PublishedPublished:
11 April 2014
Last updatedupdated:
2921 NovemberJuly 20242026 — See all updates

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Bacteriology reference department user manual

Ref: UKHSA publication gateway number GOV-17696

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The bacteriology reference department (BRD) is made up of 3 units:

  • respiratoryRespiratory and vaccineVaccine preventablePreventable bacteriaBacteria referenceReference unitUnit (RVPBRU)
  • gastrointestinalGastrointestinal bacteriaBacteria referenceReference unitUnit (GBRU)
  • antimicrobialAntimicrobial resistanceResistance and healthcareHealthcare associatedAssociated infectionsInfections referenceReference unitUnit (AMRHAI)

This document includes information on the laboratory reference units and how to obtain tests and services.

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Published 11 April 2014
Last updated 2921 NovemberJuly 2024 + show2026 — Show all updates

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