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Understanding TB Laboratory Testing for Public Health Nurses

This online course was developed to help TB nurses and clinicians learn about TB laboratory testing best practices. Topics covered in the course include specimen preparation, detection, identification, drug susceptibility testing, and supplemental testing. The course includes resources, a glossary, and a job aid. 

1-2-3s of TB

This fact sheet provides clinicians with steps to recognize signs of TB, diagnose via a full evaluation, and report probable and confirmed cases to their local health department.