The National Reference Centre for Parasitology | Saving lives, providing nationwide parasitic testing and reference

Saving lives. Providing nationwide parasitic testing and reference

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Supporting Public Health Through National Parasitology Expertise

The National Reference Centre for Parasitology (NRCP) plays a key role in protecting population health in Canada by supporting disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and research on parasitic diseases.

Working closely with national and provincial partners, the NRCP develops advanced methodologies, supports public health laboratories, and contributes to training and knowledge transfer in accordance with international laboratory standards.

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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
Patient information is confidential and disclosed only with consent or as required by law.

Our Partners

McGill Universitty

Institut national de santé publique du Québec: Accueil

Mission

The NRCP is committed to providing effective diagnosis, surveillance, and control of major parasitic diseases, aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality in Canadians.

Responds to public health threats in coordination with the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML)
Develops advanced laboratory testing methods
Operates under international standards for clinical laboratories

Contact

(514) 934-8347

Office

National Reference Centre for Parasitology
Research Institute of the MUHC
1001 Decarie Blvd. E03.5375
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada