Laboratory Based Surveillance

Objectives	- Monitor/measure weekly positive tests proportions to be able to detect alerts - Identify outbreaks - Early rapid response - Avoid dissemination of diseases - Assist decision makers on proper control measures
Sources of data	- Data sources are both public and private laboratories across Lebanon.
Target tests	- Culture: CSF, blood, respiratory specimens, stool - Other stool test: direct parasitologic exam, rotativus antigen detection - Serology: VHA, Measles, Rubella - Inlfuenza: rapid test, PCR
Guidelines	Laboratory based mortality surveillance guideline: Ar, En, Fr
Reporting form	Weekly laboratory reporting form
Results	Latest weekly national bulletin