Diagnostics in Great Britain
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Health protection Agency - London Central Public Health Laboratory Dr. David Brown Dr. Richard Pebody Dr. Robin Gopal London U.K. Address NRC for several diseases Staff: 20 scientists Equipment: BSL-2, BSL-3; BSL-4 24/7 on-call duty service for diagnostic support. | ||||||
| Filoviruses: Ebola, Reston | |
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| Simian Agent 8/HVP2 | 1 |
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| Simian Herpes B virus | 1 |
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1EIA and RIA |
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Health protection Agency - Porton Down Special Pathogens Reference Unit Dr. Roger Hewson Dr. Tim Brooks Porton Down U.K. Address Staff:> 8 scientists, 10 technicians, Medical epidemiologist, 3 medical microbiologists Equipment: BSL-2, BSL-3; BSL-4 | ||||
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| Filoviruses: Marburg, Reston | |
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| Hantaviruses:76/118, Cg18/20, R22, 461, PH, TCH, PUU |
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| Lassa Fever | |
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| Abbreviations: | IFA=Immunofluorescence Assay, EIA=Enzyme Immuno Assay, NT=Neutralization Test, PCR=Polymerase Chain Reaction, SEQ=Sequencing, VI=Virus Isolation, WB=Western Blot, HIA=Haemagglutination Inhibition Assay |
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Last update: 12 March 2013 |