Core functions of microbiology reference laboratories for communicable diseases

Surveillance and monitoring
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This document is intended to provide a common understanding of the core functions and activities of microbiology reference laboratories.
The five core functions included in this report are reference diagnostics; reference material resources; scientific advice; collaboration and research; and monitoring, alert and response.

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