SDRU Request Form

R3 Streptococcus & diphtheria referral form (PDF, 349 KB)
Streptococcus & diphtheria reference unit form - WHO Collaborating Centre - December 2010

 

The Streptococcus and Diphtheria Reference Unit (SDRU) comprises the HPA Reference Units for Streptococci (including pneumococci) and diphtheria.

Dipnet

Information on DIPNET

• Diphtheria immunity/vaccination studies
  Added/updated: 30 November 2009
  
• Identification and toxigenicity testing of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and other potentially toxigenic Corynebacteria ( C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis)
  Added/updated: 30 November 2009
  
• Identification of Streptococci and related genera
  Added/updated: 30 November 2009
  
• Lancefield group A Streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes)
  Added/updated: 14 April 2010
  
• Lancefield group B Streptococci (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae)
  Added/updated: 14 April 2010
  
• Lancefield group C and group G Streptococci
  Added/updated: 30 November 2009
  
• Pneumococci (Streptococcus pneumoniae) Laboratory Services
  Added/updated: 14 April 2010
  
• Tetanus immunity
  Added/updated: 21 January 2008