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National Microbiology Laboratory National laboratory branch within the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC); supports reference testing, pathogen surveillance and outbreak preparedness.
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Organization type Public health laboratory branch
Headquarters / base Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Geographic scope National Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-25.
Medical focus Infectious diseases Laboratory diagnostics
Activities Reference testing Infectious disease surveillance
Population served Health professionals Researchers Policy makers
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