Consensus Statement on the Use of Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Making Decisions to Discontinue Airborne Infection Isolation in Healthcare Settings

Consensus Statement on the Use of Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Making Decisions to Discontinue Airborne Infection Isolation in Healthcare Settings

Author: Association of Public Health Laboratories, National Tuberculosis Controllers Association, Association of Public Health Laboratories, APHL, NTCA
Publication Date: 2016
Format: Guideline
Language: English

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for clinicians, nurses, and hospital infection preventionists on the use of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay when making decisions to discontinue airborne infection isolation for persons with suspected, infectious pulmonary TB.

Publisher:

Association of Public Health Laboratories

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Infection Control, Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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