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Quality Smear Preparation for AFB

This training manual is expected to help trainers in conducting the practical training of Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) microscopy. For this purpose, only the essential components of microscopy practice are described in the order of the training process and in the simplest and most practical manner. Also, this material will help trainers and trainees to identify problems or weaknesses in their practice and determine ways to overcome them.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
International Agencies
Lab Personnel
Author:
Akiko Fujiki, The Research Institute of Tuberculosis Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, RIT/JATA
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination
Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures
Publication Date:
2005
Format:
Manual
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32218