The Laboratory Response Network for bioterrorism.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the function and levels of analysis performed by members of the Laboratory Response Network in coping with biological agents of terrorism.


METHODS
Current literature and the Internet.


CONCLUSIONS
The Laboratory Response Network is designed to enable rapid, safe, and accurate diagnosis of disease in order to mobilize the nation's response to acts of bioterrorism.
Heatherley
Sandra S
SS
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health Department Laboratory and Quality Laboratory Consultants, TX 78411, USA. sandrah@ci.corpus-christi.tx.us
D023482:Bioterrorism / Q000145:classification; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000145:classification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States