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GLI Practical Guide to TB Laboratory Strengthening

Manual
GLI Practical Guide to TB Laboratory Strengthening

This guide provides information on the implementation of WHO recommendations and international best practices for TB laboratory strengthening. Topics in the guide include quality assurance, specimen collection, procurement and supply-chain management, biosafety, data management, human resources, and strategic planning.

Author:

Global Laboratory Initiative, GLI

Audiences:

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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