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Advanced Molecular Detection	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1	Advanced Molecular Detection	<img alt="" src="/programs/infectious_disease/PublishingImages/ID_DNA.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Pages/Advanced-Molecular-Detection.aspx, /programs/infectious_disease/Pages/Advanced-Molecular-Detection.aspx
1918 Influenza Pandemic Commemoration	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2	1918 Influenza Pandemic Commemoration	<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/ID-3-photo-1918-flu.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/influenza/Pages/1918-Influenza-Pandemic.aspx, 1918 Influenza Pandemic Centennial Commemoration
Mycobacteria Lab Essentials	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3	Mycobacteria Lab Essentials	<img alt="" src="/programs/infectious_disease/PublishingImages/ID_TB.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/tuberculosis/Pages/Training-Modules.aspx, https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/tuberculosis/Pages/Training-Modules.aspx

Reports and Briefs

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)	Update of 2011 issue brief “The Role of Public Health Laboratories in STD Testing.”
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	Communication tool for public health laboratories working with clinical partners on CLIA-waived tests.
Issues in MTBC Drug Susceptibility Testing: RIF	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2019Apr-MTBC-DST-RIF-White-Paper.pdf	Issues in MTBC Drug Susceptibility Testing: RIF	This document provides information on drug susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, and the use of Rifampin to halt transcription.