TABLE 1.
Summary of high-containment biological laboratories (HCBL) described in case histories. HCBLs from three continents are listed.
| HCBL | Organization type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSL-3 | Kazakhstan Central Reference Laboratory | National laboratory | Crucial functions (Masgut Aikimbayev’s National Scientific Center, 2021) |
| • Repository for especially dangerous pathogen | |||
| • Reference, research, and training center | |||
| • Promotes international laboratory practices | |||
| MRIGlobal | Non-profit research | Accreditations and registrations (MRIGlobal, 2021) | |
| • CDC registered for Select Agent and Toxins | |||
| • CAP, CLIA certified laboratories | |||
| • ISO-9001:2015, ISO 17025:2005 | |||
| Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) | National Laboratory | Relevant mission (Taiwan CDC, 2021) | |
| • National reference and research center | |||
| • Promotes international laboratory practices | |||
| BSL-4 | International Center for Medical Research of Franceville (CIRMF) | National laboratory | Crucial roles |
| • National diagnostic center and reference laboratory | |||
| • Regional center for diagnosis of pathogens including bacteria (anthrax) and viruses: CCHF, rabies, SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Marburg, polio (Leendertz et al., 2006; Towner et al., 2007; Grard et al., 2010; Grard et al., 2010; Grard et al., 2011; Grard et al., 2012) | |||
| • Recognized international center for research | |||