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Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis by Sputum Microscopy

This guide was developed by the Global Laboratory Initiative, which is one of the Working Groups of the Stop TB Partnership. The guide replaces both the 1998 WHO and 2000 IUATLD guides on smear microscopy and contains many new elements.

Audiences:
Lab Personnel
Author:
Stop TB Partnership
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination
Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures
Publication Date:
2013
Format:
Guideline
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
33869