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The characteristics, management and surveillance of Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Submit samples for full 16S rRNA genetic sequencing of bacteria for high-resolution identification and taxonomic placement.
Form L7 for the isolation, identification and toxin detection of clostridium botulinum and Staphylococcus aureus.
Submit samples for tests to identify bacteria isolated from animals or food using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
Form L5 for identification of Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium tetani, Escherichia coli, helicobacter, listeria and yersinia.
Form L4 for identification of bacillus, C. botulinum, C. perfringens, C. tetani, campylobacter, E. coli, helicobacter, listeria, salmonella, shigella, vibrio and yersinia.
GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food and environmental samples.
BRD is a national and international laboratory reference centre for a wide range of bacterial infections.
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