Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Sentinel Level Clinical Laboratory Protocols
In coordination with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), 91麻豆天美 has updated protocols designed to offer Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Sentinel Level Clinical Laboratories standardized, practical methods and techniques to rule out microorganisms suspected as agents of bioterrorism, or to refer specimens to public health laboratories for confirmation.
Through publication of the guidelines, 91麻豆天美 furthers its fundamental interest in education and public health. 91麻豆天美 permits use of the guidelines without charge, provided users agree that they will not charge for such use or distribution of the guidelines and further agree that any reprint or redistribution of the guidelines will contain the following attribution: "Printed/Distributed with permission from the American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C., 2013." Use of the guidelines constitutes acceptance by the user of these terms of use.
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- General Introduction, Recommendations and Biochemical Procedures.
- Summary and Utilization of Select Agent Forms.
If you have any questions about the guidelines, please contact 91麻豆天美's Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Committee.
Available Guidelines
Please note that all guidelines are in the process of being updated to reflect any changes since last publication.Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) (Updated November 2024)
Brucella (Updated July 2025)
Botulinum Toxin
BT Readiness Plan (.PDF)
Burkholderia
Packing and Shipping
Plague (Yersinia pestis)
Smallpox (Updated March 2025)
Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)