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What is the Laboratory Response Network (LRN)?
What do public health labs specialize in?
What is the main purpose of public health labs?
What is the LRN responsible for?
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What type of testing might public health labs conduct?
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Study Notes
- Public health labs play an important role in reference and specialized testing, which includes testing for various diseases and threats.
- Public health labs are able to conduct the specialized testing because they have high containment facilities and highly trained staff.
- Public health labs must maintain and be able to enhance their capabilities in order to be able to bring onboard new tests when needed.
- Public health labs are members of the Laboratory Response Network, or LRN, which helps prepare for and respond to biological and chemical threats.
- Newborn screening programs are another example of reference and specialized testing that public health labs are responsible for.
- kyl substances or PFAS– P-F-A-S– as well as heavy metals in drinking water. Next slide, please.
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Explore the role of public health labs in conducting reference and specialized testing for diseases, threats, and environmental factors. Learn about their capabilities, membership in the Laboratory Response Network, and responsibility for newborn screening programs.
