The Regional Laboratory South (LR South) for biosafety is an integral part of the Swiss National Network of Regional Laboratories (RLN) and acts as a regional antenna in the case of type B alerts in support of the National Reference Centres, enabling decentralisation of primary analysis and selective analysis of the most dangerous microorganisms.

We are competent to search for dangerous pathogens in samples of various kinds:

• evidence of potential bioterrorism agents (Bacillus anthracis Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis, Brucella spp., Coxiella burtnetii) e.g. in suspect powders, 
• analysis of bird faeces in the event of a bird flu emergency,
• analysis of arboviruses potentially transmitted by mosquitoes (e.g. Zika, West Nile virus, dengue and chikungunya).

We also offer advice and expertise in the event of biosecurity problems in the area or at the request of the authorities or private individuals.

Find out more: Institute of Microbiology services.