The role of the microbiology laboratory is to perform cultures and provide culture results to health care providers.The microbiology laboratory also has the responsibility to report:

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Because of the escalation of terrorism in the United States and the distinct possibility of a widespread bioterrorism attack, it is imperative that the laboratory technologist knows what infectious diseases are reportable, to what agency they are to be reported, and in what time frame they are to be reported.The identification or suspicion of certain infectious diseases will need to be reported to particular government agencies to begin an investigation.If these reports are not made, no one will know of the possibility of an outbreak or a bioterrorism attack.Laboratory technologists need to follow the policies of their laboratory for notification.

The Role of the Microbiology Laboratory Is to Perform Cultures