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Guide for Providing Technical Support to TB Laboratories in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Guide for Providing Technical Support to TB Laboratories in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This guide is intended to familiarize those who are providing technical assistance to TB laboratories in low- and middle-income countries with World Health Organization recommendations and international best practices.

Author:

Global Laboratory Initiative, GLI

Audiences:

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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