Bacteriology reference department (BRD)
BRD is a national and international laboratory reference centre for a wide range of bacterial infections.
The Bacteriology reference department (BRD) is made up of 3 units:
- Respiratory and vaccine preventable bacteria reference unit (RVPBRU)
- Gastrointestinal bacteria reference unit (GBRU)
- Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections reference unit (AMRHAI)
These laboratories work together locally, nationally and internationally and provide a wealth of expertise and specialist and reference services.
BRD receives clinical samples and bacterial isolates from public health departments, NHS and commercial laboratories across the UK and internationally for specialist testing, bacterial characterisation and susceptibility testing.
Contact
Bacteriology reference department (BRD)
UK Health Security Agency
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ
Telephone 020 8327 7887 (staffed from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday)
DX address UKHSA Colindale Bacteriology, DX 6530002
BRD documents
AMRHAI documents
Use the Electronic Reporting System for the Enhanced Surveillance of Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria.
GBRU documents
RVPBRU documents
Last updated 21 July 2021 + show all updates
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Added Staphylococcus capitis minimum data collection form.
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Updated AMRHAI documents section.
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Updated important service update section.
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Added notification of service delivery changes made to PHE reference and specialist laboratories to provide critical support to the COVID-19 incident.
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Removed STBRU section due to organisational changes.
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Edited the STBRU document group.
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Added three new forms.
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First published.