Subsection 1: Tasks of national centres of reference

I.-The missions of the national centres of reference are : 1° Expertise in the microbiology and pathology of infectious agents, the development, optimisation, validation and distribution of medical biology tests; the identification and confirmation of pathogenic agents, in particular those for which there is no in vitro diagnostic medical device meeting the conditions set out inarticle L. 5221-3 of the Public Health Code; 2° Providing scientific or technical advice in…

In carrying out their missions, the national reference centres shall comply with: 1° General specifications drawn up by the Minister for Health after consultation with the National Public Health Agency; 2° Specifications specific to their area of competence drawn up by the Director General of the National Public Health Agency. The general specifications specify in particular the obligations of the national reference centres relating to: 1° Compliance with the provisions…