APHL Responds to the Zika VirusStatus updates on Zika diagnostics, guidance, training and response activities. More. Our Work APHL builds public health lab capability to detect, identify and respond to ID threats. PHL Resources Protocols Enroll in Reference Center It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Advanced Molecular Detectionhttps://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1Advanced 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.aspxRight Sizing Flu Surveillance https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2Right Sizing Flu Surveillance <img alt="" src="/programs/infectious_disease/PublishingImages/ID_Right-Size.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/influenza/Influenza-Virologic-Surveillance-Right-Size-Roadmap/Pages/default.aspx, /programs/infectious_disease/influenza/Pages/Influenza-Virologic-Surveillance-Right-Size-Roadmap.aspxMycobacteria Lab Essentialshttps://www.aphl.org/programs/infectious_disease/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3Mycobacteria 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 It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. 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APHL NGS Focus Groups Reporthttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2017May-NGS-Focus-Groups-Report.pdfAPHL NGS Focus Groups ReportThis report summarizes the results of three focus groups representing 18 different state and local public health laboratories about implementation and use of NGSPHL Communication Points for CLIA-Waived Flu Testshttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID_2017Feb-CLIA-Waived-Test-Comm-Points.pdfPHL Communication Points for CLIA-Waived Flu TestsTo assist public health laboratories (PHLs) in communicating with clinical partners that may utilize these tests, the APHL Influenza Subcommittee has developed some discussion points.Role of PHLs in STD Response (updated)https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID_2017Feb-PHL-STD-Testing-update.pdfRole 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.Rabies Diagnostics Toolkithttps://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2017Jun-Rabies Workbook.pdfRabies Diagnostics ToolkitThis document is intended to be a self-assessment tool for any public health laboratory performing rabies testing in the US. Training It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. 104-18 Laboratory Identification of Emerging Pathogenic Molds - A Basic Course 104-18 Laboratory Identification of Emerging Pathogenic Molds - A Basic Course This basic-level, hands-on workshop on the identification of medically important molds includes both lectures and laboratory components. This workshop will cover a range of organisms commonly isolated from superficial, subcutaneous, and systemic infections of humans as well as a number of common laboratory contaminants. These organisms will include arthrospore- forming molds, aleuriosporic molds, common dermatophytes, a range of common molds that form enteroblastic and holoblastic conidia, and a range of mucoraceous molds. A short introduction to common yeast will be included. Methods for in- vitro susceptibility testing will also be discussed.2018-05-15T00:00:00Z2018-05-17T23:59:00Zhttps://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2017/588-104-18%20Basic%20Mycology%20Flyer_FINAL.pdf, https://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2017/588-104-18%20Basic%20Mycology%20Flyer_FINAL.pdfTyping, Subtyping, and Genotyping Influenza Using the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel Typing, Subtyping, and Genotyping Influenza Using the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel This in-depth workshop is required for use of the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel for influenza typing, subtyping, and genotyping. The workshop is comprised of didactic lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises covering all components of the assays. Information regarding influenza viruses, surveillance programs, how the assays fit into influenza testing and reporting algorithms, and regulatory requirements will also be provided.2018-05-22T00:00:00Z2018-05-22T23:59:00Zhttps://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2017/588-102-103-18%20Flu%20rRT-PCR%20Brochure_FINAL%2001082017.pdf, https://www.aphl.org/courses/Documents/2017/588-102-103-18%20Flu%20rRT-PCR%20Brochure_FINAL%2001082017.pdfQuality Considerations for Next Generation SequencingQuality Considerations for Next Generation Sequencing2018 APHL Annual Meeting Preconference WorkshopAttendees will participate in a combination of lectures and exercises that will describe approaches for validating next generation sequencing (NGS) assays and the considerations for implementing quality assurance (QA) measures appropriate for NGS protocols from wet laboratory through data analysis.2018-06-02T12:00:00Z2018-06-02T15:30:00Zhttps://www.aphlnet.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventInfo&RegPath=EventRegFees&REg_evt_key=c61250a6-3c3e-4be5-93f3-fcdd8f7acbc2, Quality Considerations for NGS Related Resources Specimen Retention Guidance2014 HIV PHL Diagnostics Survey ReportSuggested Reporting Language for Syphilis Serology Testing It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. 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