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The 2017 APHL All-Hazards Laboratory Survey Report is out. Find out more.

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APHL strengthens public health labs to respond to biological, chemical and radiological threats, and others.

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Reports and Briefs

Definition of Sentinel Clinical Laboratories	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/Definition-Sentinel-Clinical-Laboratories.pdf	Definition of Sentinel Clinical Laboratories	This document articulates the role of sentinel clinical laboratories in the public health system and the LRN-B, and details the responsibilities of the LRN Reference Laboratory in support of sentinel clinical laboratories.
Biothreat Bench Cards, Online	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/2018_BiothreatAgents_SentinelLab_BenchCards_WEB.pdf	Biothreat Bench Cards, Online	Recognize, Rule-Out, Refer: Biothreat Agents Identification Bench Cards for Sentinel Laboratories
2017 All-Hazards Lab Preparedness Survey Report	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2018May-2017-All-Hazards-Survey.pdf	2017 All-Hazards Lab Preparedness Survey Report	This document summarizes key findings from the 2017 APHL All-Hazards Laboratory Preparedness Survey.
2017 Biosafety and Biosecurity Survey Data Report	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2018Apr-2017-Biosafety-Biosecurity-Survey-Data-Report.pdf	2017 Biosafety and Biosecurity Survey Data Report	A report on the findings of the 2017 APHL Biosafety and Biosecurity Survey

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Agents of Bioterrorism: Sentinel Training for Clinical Laboratories	Agents of Bioterrorism: Sentinel Training for Clinical Laboratories	This one-day, intermediate-level, hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the sentinel clinical laboratory’s role in the presumptive identification of the primary agents of bioterrorism. Laboratory exercises will demonstrate the culture, staining and biochemical characteristics of Bacillus, Burkholderia, Yersinia, Brucella, and Francisella species. The safety implications of handling suspect organisms in clinical isolates and culture and suspect toxins will be emphasized. Policies related to chain-of-custody specimens will be reviewed.	2019-03-14T12:30:00Z	2019-03-14T21:00:00Z	https://www.aphl.org/116-18, http://www.aphl.org/116-18
Agents of Bioterrorism: Sentinel Training for Clinical Laboratories	Agents of Bioterrorism: Sentinel Training for Clinical Laboratories	This one-day, intermediate-level, hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the sentinel clinical laboratory’s role in the presumptive identification of the primary agents of bioterrorism. Laboratory exercises will demonstrate the culture, staining and biochemical characteristics of Bacillus, Burkholderia, Yersinia, Brucella, and Francisella species. The safety implications of handling suspect organisms in clinical isolates and culture and suspect toxins will be emphasized. Policies related to chain-of-custody specimens will be reviewed.	2019-03-19T12:30:00Z	2019-03-19T21:00:00Z	https://www.aphl.org/116-18, http://www.aphl.org/116-18