New publication: Laboratory Handbook on Legionella

The Laboratory Handbook on Legionella is now available on the EURL-LEGI website.

The handbook provides practical guidance on laboratory methods, protocols and good laboratory practices to support the timely and accurate diagnosis and detection of Legionella in clinical and environmental specimens. It also addresses the identification and confirmation of infection sources, contributing to a better understanding and investigation of Legionella infections.

By promoting harmonised laboratory practices and strengthening laboratory capacity, the handbook aims to support effective surveillance, facilitate the detection and investigation of outbreaks, and enhance preparedness and coordinated responses to potential cross-border health threats.

This publication is intended to support laboratory professionals in their work and contribute to consistent, reliable laboratory practices for Legionella diagnosis, detection and surveillance.

Discover the Laboratory Handbook

The handbook is available on the EURL-LEGI website: Public Deliverables

We invite laboratory professionals and public health stakeholders to consult and share this resource with their networks.