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Guidelines for Submission of Sputum Specimens for Tuberculosis Testing

Laboratory services, such as sputum specimen diagnosis, are vital to effective TB control. This resource may be used by laboratories to develop institutional policies that support proper collection and submission of sputum specimens for TB testing.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
Lab Personnel
Author:
Association of Public Health Laboratories, Association of Public Health Laboratories, APHL
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures
MDR TB
Publication Date:
2018
Format:
Guideline
1 audiovisual file (45 min): sd., col.;
Links:
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35163