- BRIS Telephone: 0141 242 9632
- Email: ggc.glasgowsmrl@nhs.scot
The Bacterial Respiratory Infections Service (BRIS) (Formerly known as the Scottish Haemophilus, Legionella, Meningococcus and Pneumococcus Reference Laboratory (SHLMPRL)) was formed in 2009. Since November 2013, BRIS has been located within the New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are commissioned by National Services Division for Scotland, with clinical and scientific advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS).
The Bacterial Respiratory Infections Service provides a national reference service for the detection and characterisation of human Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella, Meningococcus, Pneumococcus and Group A Streptococcus infections, as well as associated environmental isolates. We perform Bordetella pertussis serology, Legionella urinary antigen testing, M.I.C testing and genomic detection of target organisms within clinical samples. The laboratory collaborates with Public Health Scotland (PHS) to provide data on the epidemiology of the aforementioned organisms in Scotland.