Guidelines for Submission of Sputum Specimens for Tuberculosis Testing

Guidelines for Submission of Sputum Specimens for Tuberculosis Testing

Author: Association of Public Health Laboratories, Association of Public Health Laboratories, APHL
Publication Date: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Guideline
Language: English

Abstract

Laboratory services, such as sputum specimen diagnosis, are vital to effective TB control. This resource may be used by laboratories to develop institutional policies that support proper collection and submission of sputum specimens for TB testing.

Publisher:

APHL

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures, MDR TB

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