Supranational TB Reference Laboratory in Porto, Portugal
Address:
Nacional Reference Laboratory of Mycobacteria
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 231 4000-055 Porto Portugal
Porto PORTUGAL
Contacts:
Anabela Santos Silva (anabela.silva@insa.min-saude.pt)
Anabela Medo Miranda (anabela.miranda@insa.min-saude.pt)
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Description
The activities of the laboratory involve diagnosis of tuberculosis and mycobacteriosis (we receive clinical samples and mycobacteria strains from all over the country), development and evaluation of new techniques for the diagnosis of tuberculosis, molecular typing of M. tuberculosis, external quality assurance, research and development, training of health professionals of various backgrounds, advisory service for diagnostic laboratories and physicians, and development of public health policies.Structure and organization
Services provided by the SRL
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