The HPA provides a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services as indicated below (please see Health Protection Agency's Terms & Conditions of Business ).

Links to both the relevant user manual and laboratory webpage (where you will find contact details) are provided against each test/service.

Information on primary diagnostic testing methods is available at Standard Microbiology Investigations page.

• Notes on requesting specialist reference microbiology tests and services
  This page clarifies which form to use, for tests and services where more than one form is available.
  Added/updated: 20 January 2011
  
• Guidelines for using our Request Forms - Requesting Specialist Reference Microbiology Tests and Services
  These guidelines apply only to tests and services offered by Centre for Infections, Colindale.
  Added/updated: 20 January 2011
  
• Guidance on packaging samples
  A small but significant proportion of samples received by CfI are poorly or inappropriately packaged, posing a serious risk to HPA staff handling them. The short film provides guidance on how to package samples to the required standard.
  Added/updated: 20 January 2011
  
• Health Protection Agency's Terms & Conditions of Business
  The following Terms & Conditions of Business apply to all sales and provision of services unless otherwise is agreed in writing between the Parties.
  Added/updated: 21 March 2012
  
• Index of Tests and Services
  Microbiology Services Colindale provides a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services. Use this page's A-Z index to find an organism and services associated with it.
  Added/updated: 8 June 2011