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APHL works to build effective laboratory systems in the US and globally. The association represents state and local governmental health labs that monitor and detect public health threats.

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Reports and Briefs

Core Functions of Public Health Laboratories	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHL-Core-Functions.pdf	Core Functions of Public Health Laboratories	Understand how public health laboratories fit into the public health system; fourth edition.
Strengthening National Laboratory Coordination	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHL-Strengthening-National-Lab-Coordination.pdf	Strengthening National Laboratory Coordination	Learn more about the challenges faced by laboratories during public health responses and our vision for a national laboratory system
APHL: Leading Public Health Labs	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHL_Brochure2015_web.pdf	APHL: Leading Public Health Labs	Overview of the mission and work of APHL
About Public Health Laboratories	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/WORK-2020-About-PHLs.pdf	About Public Health Laboratories	This fact sheet outlines the basics of how public health laboratories protect their communities from health threats.

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