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

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

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.

Author:

Association of Public Health Laboratories, National Tuberculosis Controllers Association, Association of Public Health Laboratories, APHL, NTCA

Audiences:

Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Infection Control, Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures


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