Reliable tuberculosis testing begins long before a specimen reaches an analyser. Every test kit, reagent, control, calibrator and consumable must be received,…
Guides
A daily start-up and shutdown checklist gives tuberculosis laboratories a consistent way to control hazards, protect specimens, maintain equipment and record…
Creating a system for TB lab staff reporting of near misses and safety observations gives laboratories a practical way to identify risk before someone is…
A well-designed tuberculosis laboratory floor plan makes each step of testing visible, controlled and repeatable. Specimens should move from receipt to…
A clear job aid can prevent a useful respiratory specimen from becoming unsuitable for testing. For tuberculosis (TB) work, the instructions need to help staff…
A well-organised safety data sheet (SDS) binder gives tuberculosis laboratory staff immediate access to the chemical information they need for safe storage,…
Contamination control during tuberculosis culture preparation protects staff, preserves reliable results and prevents avoidable delays in patient care. A sound…
A dependable specimen tracking process gives a tuberculosis laboratory a clear account of every sample from collection to reported result. It reduces the…
Liquid culture remains an important method for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and supporting drug susceptibility testing. For laboratory staff,…
Training staff to use autoclaves safely is a core part of tuberculosis laboratory quality management. The aim is to render infectious waste safe for handling…