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[The National Reference Centres and Reference Laboratories. Importance and tasks].

G Laude1, A Ammon

  • 1Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin. laudeg@rki.de

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|September 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Germany funds National Reference Centres (NRC) for pathogen surveillance, selected by disease relevance and resistance issues. These centres, alongside specialist labs, form a key network for infectious disease epidemiology.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Laboratory Surveillance

Context:

  • The German Federal Ministry for Health and Social Security has funded National Reference Centres (NRC) since 1995.
  • These centres focus on laboratory surveillance of significant pathogens and syndromes.
  • Selection criteria include epidemiological relevance, diagnostic needs, antimicrobial resistance, and infection control.

Purpose:

  • To outline the structure and function of National Reference Centres (NRC) and associated specialist laboratories in Germany.
  • To describe the appointment and evaluation process for these centres.
  • To highlight their role in the national network for infectious disease epidemiology.

Summary:

  • Currently, 15 NRCs are appointed for 3-year terms (2005-2007) and are evaluated based on a defined task catalogue.

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  • Additionally, 50 specialist laboratories provide expertise for other pathogens.
  • Both NRCs and specialist labs offer support for complex diagnostic challenges.

    • Impact:

    • These centres and laboratories are integral to the national network for infectious disease epidemiology.
    • They ensure robust laboratory surveillance for critical pathogens and syndromes.
    • Their work supports effective infection control and public health strategies in Germany.