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38.2 |
Index |
1.2.25 |
1.0 |
HSS |
Health Security Surveillance |
2.0 |
BMLT |
Biological Monitoring & Laboratory Testing |
The ability of agencies to conduct rapid and accurate laboratory tests to identify biological, chemical, and radiological agents to address actual or potential exposure to all hazards, focusing on testing human and animal clinical specimens. Support functions include discovery through: active and passive surveillance (both pre- and post-event), characterization, confirmatory testing data, reporting investigative support, ongoing situational awareness. Laboratory quality systems are maintained through external quality assurance and proficiency testing. |
M902 |
State has a high-capability laboratory to detect chemical threats (Level 1 or 2 LRN-C laboratory) |
Level 2 laboratories are staffed with chemists who are trained to detect exposure to a broad array of chemical agents. Level 1 laboratories provide surge-capacity testing for federal CDC laboratories and are able to detect exposure to an expanded number of chemical agents beyond the Level 1 testing capabilities. State participation in LRN-C may enable faster detection of chemical exposures that are of public health concern. |
CDC NCEH/DLS/ERB |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), Emergency Response Branch (ERB) |
2016 & 2017 |
The measure does not evaluate the quality or comprehensiveness of the laboratory capabilities. |