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Rabies Diagnostics Toolkit	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2017Jun-Rabies Workbook.pdf	Rabies Diagnostics Toolkit	This document is intended to be a self-assessment tool for any public health laboratory performing rabies testing in the US.
Role of PHLs in STD Response (updated)	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID_2017Feb-PHL-STD-Testing-update.pdf	Role of PHLs in STD Response (updated)	This document updates the May 2011 issue brief “The Role of Public Health Laboratories in STD Testing,” and foster continued discussion among PHLs and their partners regarding the current and future value that PHLs add to STD response.
PHL Communication Points for CLIA-Waived Flu Tests	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID_2017Feb-CLIA-Waived-Test-Comm-Points.pdf	PHL Communication Points for CLIA-Waived Flu Tests	To assist public health laboratories (PHLs) in communicating with clinical partners that may utilize these tests, the APHL Influenza Subcommittee has developed some discussion points.
Submission Guidelines for TB Testing: Sputum	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2018Apr-Guidelines-TB-Sputum-Submission.pdf	Submission Guidelines for TB Testing: Sputum	This document updates the previous 2010 guidelines with new testing information and more detailed collection procedures.