Guidance

National Mycobacterium Reference Service: Central and North

The National Mycobacterium Reference Service (NMRS) Central and North public health laboratory provides mycobacterial reference services.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 11 December 2023

Documents

NMRS Central and North: user handbook

Ref: GOV-14672

HTML

NMRS mycobacteriology request form

Ref: GOV-14672

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Details

The laboratory provides a mycobacterial reference service based on whole genome sequencing (WGS) for the identification of Mycobacterium spp isolates, and the prediction of drug susceptibility and resistance.

The laboratory offers a primary isolation service including microscopy and culture. We also offer an urgent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) service for the detection of M tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance.

The NMRS Central and North provides information and advice to clinical and public health teams for the identification of outbreaks and tuberculosis (TB) transmission.

The user handbook includes a summary of NMRS Central and North services.

Published 11 December 2023