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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

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.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers
Author:
Association of Public Health Laboratories, National Tuberculosis Controllers Association, Association of Public Health Laboratories, APHL, NTCA
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Infection Control
Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures
Publication Date:
2016
Format:
Guideline
Links:
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
34015