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Sputum Collection Tips for Healthcare Workers

Fact Sheet
Sputum Collection Tips for Healthcare Workers

This material provides sputum collection tips for healthcare workers to be aware of before, during, and after collection.

Author:

Virginia Department of Health TB Program

Audiences:

Civil Surgeons, Physicians

Topic:

Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination

Country of Origin:

United States

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