Communication and Coordination:
Roles
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### Mutual Support Laboratory (MSL)

The MSL is a laboratory that may be engaged by the PRL, should the PRL's resources be insufficient at any point in the process to meet the analytical needs of the incident.

- Key Responsibilities
- Support Provided

Key Responsibilities

The MSL has the following key responsibilities:

- Follow direction from the PRL or other coordinating authority
- Rapidly assess available resources and provide timely realistic assessment of available support
- Meet commitments to the PRL (e.g., analyses, data review, sample storage)
- Consult with PRL as changes occur and analytical information becomes available

Support Provided

Support provided may include:

- Sample collection
- Analyses
- Consulting
- Quality Control (QC)
- Data review
- Reagent exchange
- Sample storage
- Training
- Staff exchange

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