RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Laboratory Response Network for Bioterrorism
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 177
OP 179
DO 10.29074/ascls.15.3.177
VO 15
IS 3
A1 Heatherley, Sandra S
YR 2002
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/15/3/177.abstract
AB OBJECTIVE: To describe the function and levels of analysis performed by members of the Laboratory Response Network in coping with biological agents of terrorism.DATA SOURCES: Current literature and the Internet.CONCLUSIONS: The Laboratory Response Network is designed to enable rapid, safe, and accurate diagnosis of disease in order to mobilize the nation's response to acts of bioterrorism.ABBREVIATIONS: APHL = Association of Public Health Laboratories; BSC = biological safety cabinet; BSL = biosafety level; BT = bioterrorism; CDC = Centers for Disease Control; LRN = Laboratory Response Network; SOP = standard operating procedure.