Reliable specimen transport is a critical part of tuberculosis laboratory quality. A sputum sample may be collected correctly and tested with a validated…
Guides
Training lab staff on proper use of TB fluorescent microscopy requires more than demonstrating how to operate a microscope. Reliable results depend on a…
A quarterly quality management review gives a tuberculosis laboratory a regular opportunity to examine performance, identify risks, and decide what needs…
A tuberculosis laboratory needs a safety inspection process that reflects its actual hazards, workflow, and level of containment. A generic laboratory…
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are the working memory of a tuberculosis laboratory. They translate validated methods, safety requirements, and quality…
Moving from paper registers to electronic records changes far more than where information is stored. It affects specimen reception, testing workflows, result…
A tuberculosis specimen may serve several purposes at once: clinical diagnosis, public health surveillance, infection control, occupational investigation, or…
A tuberculosis laboratory needs a clear, controlled response when a test result falls outside an approved specification. This may involve an unexpected control…
A monthly quality indicator dashboard gives a tuberculosis laboratory a clear view of whether its processes are reliable, timely, safe, and aligned with…
Reliable acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy depends on more than well-prepared slides and capable microscopes. Readers must apply the same…