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Sputum Collection Guide for Clients

Fact Sheet
Sputum Collection Guide for Clients

This material lists steps to take for sputum collection.

Author:

Virginia Department of Health TB Program

Audiences:

General Public, Persons with TB

Topic:

Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination

Country of Origin:

United States

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