Environmental Virology Unit Department of Microbiology Pathology Laboratory Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN

Scheme Organiser: Dr Jane Sellwood Tel: +44 (0)118 322 7730 Fax: +44 (0)118 322 8780 Email: jane.sellwood@hpa.org.uk

USER GROUP MEETING - 26 April 2007 - Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne

The examination of water for the presence and enumeration of enteroviruses requires large samples and complicated laboratory procedures. Cell culture and plaque assays are the usual method of detection of infectious enteroviruses. Consequently all stages of the processes used must be subjected to rigorous quality assurance measures.