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Laboratory Safety Handbook

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Laboratory Safety Handbook

The handbook provides information on safety issues involved in the processing and management of samples potentially containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Topics covered in the handbook include safe working practices, laboratory infrastructure and layout, personal protective equipment, and more.

Author:

Global Laboratory Initiative

Audiences:

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures, Workplace Settings

Country of Origin:

Switzerland

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