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OIE Reference Laboratories are designated to pursue all the scientific and technical problems relating to a named disease or specific topic. The role of a Reference Laboratory is to function as a centre of expertise and standardisation of diagnostic techniques for its designated disease. The Expert, responsible to the OIE and its Members with regard to these issues, should be a leading and active researcher helping the Reference Laboratory to provide scientific and technical assistance and expert advice on topics linked to surveillance and control of the disease for which the Reference Laboratory is responsible. They may also provide scientific and technical training for personnel from Members, and coordinate scientific and technical studies in collaboration with other laboratories or organisations (see OIE Mandate and Internal Rules for Reference Laboratories).
In 2010, the OIE has a global network of 190 Reference Laboratories with 161 experts covering 101 diseases/topics in 36 countries, and 37 Collaborating Centres covering 35 topics in 21 countries.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS FOR DESIGNATION
AS OIE REFERENCE LABORATORY
1. Name of expert (a brief and informal curriculum vitae should be included).
2. Name and address of laboratory (telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, Web site).
3. Name of Director.
4. Experience in diagnostic testing for the disease (approximate number of tests performed annually for each technique).
5. Additional expertise in the disease (agent characterisation techniques, molecular techniques, monoclonal antibody techniques).
6. Experience in standardisation and validation of diagnostic tests.
7. Reagent production capability (provide details of current stock of reagents for the disease).
8. Capability for timely international shipment in accordance with the requirements for postage and packaging of biological materials described in chapter 1.1.2 of the OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals, chapter 5.8 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code or chapter 5.9 of the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code.
9. Current and completed research and methods development projects on the disease, including a list of relevant publications.
10. Training and consultation experience for the disease in the last two years (courses provided, number of people trained, examples of international consultation).
11. Contribute to the preparation or reviewing of reference documents (chapters for the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals , OIE Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animal, disease cards, etc.).
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Update 09.06.10