Biosafety Resources & Tools
Through DLS’ work with other CDC programs, federal and state agencies, professional societies, and international organizations, the division supports the development and adoption of standards, guidelines, recommendations, and tools for improved quality and safety in clinical and public health laboratories. The following are useful resources to establish or strengthen biosafety practices in a clinical or public health laboratory.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal site and the listing of non-federal resources and tools below does not constitute an endorsement by HHS or any of its employees of the sponsors of the information or products.
Laboratory Biosafety Guidance
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 5th Edition (CDC/NIH)
- World Health Organization Laboratory Biosafety Manual – Third Edition
- Guidelines for Safe Work Practices in Human and Animal Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (CDC)
- Clinical Guidelines and Protocols (ASM)
- Clinical Laboratory Preparedness and Response Guide 2016 (APHL)
- CDC Prevention Guidelines Database
- American Society for Microbiology’s Guidelines for Biosafety in Teaching Laboratories
- Guidelines for Biosafety Laboratory Competency (CDC/APHL)
Risk Assessment Templates
Biological Agent Information
Laboratory Biosafety Checklists
Select Agent Information
Packaging and Shipping Regulations IATA/DOT
Laboratory Acquired Infections (LAIs)
Disclaimer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal site and the listing of non-federal resources and tools below does not constitute an endorsement by HHS or any of its employees of the sponsors of the information or products.
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- Page last reviewed: September 7, 2017
- Page last updated: September 7, 2017
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