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Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis by Sputum Microscopy

Guideline
Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis by Sputum Microscopy

This guide was developed by the Global Laboratory Initiative, which is one of the Working Groups of the Stop TB Partnership. The guide replaces both the 1998 WHO and 2000 IUATLD guides on smear microscopy and contains many new elements.

Author:

Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination, Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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