VIDRL
VIDRL is a leading Australian public health laboratory located within the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Victoria. It provides diagnostic testing, public health reference services, surveillance, outbreak investigations, reference testing, and research in infectious diseases, including virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and mycobacteria. VIDRL holds multiple WHO designations and collaborates internationally to improve health through excellence in diagnostics and research, focusing on emerging pathogens, technologies, and global health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
VIDRL
792 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, Australia
Services
Laboratory diagnostic services across virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and mycobacteria for hospitals, clinics and referral laboratories.
Reference testing, outbreak investigation support, surveillance data generation and reporting to public health authorities.
Containment-level laboratory testing and handling for high-consequence viral pathogens requiring maximum containment.
Morphological virus identification using electron microscopy combined with molecular confirmation methods for enteric virus investigations.
Comprehensive serological testing and sequence-based characterisation for hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, including viral load assays and resistance/genotype analysis.
Diagnostic HIV testing including quantitative RNA, qualitative DNA detection, sequencing for drug resistance and subtype assignment, and research assays for HIV-2.
Laboratory diagnostic services across virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and mycobacteria for hospitals, clinics and referral laboratories.
Reference testing, outbreak investigation support, surveillance data generation and reporting to public health authorities.
Containment-level laboratory testing and handling for high-consequence viral pathogens requiring maximum containment.
Morphological virus identification using electron microscopy combined with molecular confirmation methods for enteric virus investigations.
Comprehensive serological testing and sequence-based characterisation for hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, including viral load assays and resistance/genotype analysis.
Diagnostic HIV testing including quantitative RNA, qualitative DNA detection, sequencing for drug resistance and subtype assignment, and research assays for HIV-2.
Expertise Areas
- Public health reference laboratory services
- Infectious disease diagnostics
- Molecular diagnostics and sequencing
- High-containment laboratory operations
Key Technologies
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), including multiplex PCR
- Quantitative viral load assays
- Amplicon/population-based sequencing for genotyping and resistance
- Electron microscopy (negative staining)
News & Updates
VIDRL relocates to the Peter Doherty Institute
In 2014, VIDRL relocated to the purpose-built Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.
Partnerships with WHO and CEPI
VIDRL has strong relationships with WHO, holds multiple WHO designations, and became a member of CEPI's Laboratory Network.
Historical milestones
Founded with origins dating back to 1918, with significant developments in infectious disease diagnostics and research over the decades.
VIDRL's Role in Infectious Disease Diagnostics
VIDRL provides essential diagnostic and reference services for infectious diseases in Victoria and beyond.
Global Health Contributions of VIDRL
VIDRL's collaborations and WHO designations contribute to global health initiatives.
Research Publications from VIDRL
Recent publications cover topics like influenza, hepatitis, HIV, and emerging pathogens.
VIDRL relocates to the Peter Doherty Institute
In 2014, VIDRL relocated to the purpose-built Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.
Partnerships with WHO and CEPI
VIDRL has strong relationships with WHO, holds multiple WHO designations, and became a member of CEPI's Laboratory Network.
Historical milestones
Founded with origins dating back to 1918, with significant developments in infectious disease diagnostics and research over the decades.
VIDRL's Role in Infectious Disease Diagnostics
VIDRL provides essential diagnostic and reference services for infectious diseases in Victoria and beyond.
Global Health Contributions of VIDRL
VIDRL's collaborations and WHO designations contribute to global health initiatives.
Research Publications from VIDRL
Recent publications cover topics like influenza, hepatitis, HIV, and emerging pathogens.