A specimen rejection log is a controlled record of sputum samples that cannot be accepted for tuberculosis testing. It captures what went wrong, how the…
Guides
A tuberculosis laboratory depends on reliable relationships as much as reliable instruments. The national reference laboratory can provide technical direction,…
Reliable tuberculosis microscopy depends on more than a well-calibrated microscope and an experienced reader. Stains must produce a consistent contrast between…
A reliable tuberculosis laboratory depends on more than functional instruments. When a centrifuge stops spinning, a biosafety cabinet loses airflow, or a…
A corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system gives a tuberculosis laboratory a consistent way to respond when work falls short of requirements. It connects…
Tuberculosis laboratories often face fluctuating specimen volumes, urgent diagnostic requests, staffing constraints, and equipment interruptions at the same…
Training laboratory staff for TB biosafety level 3 work requires more than explaining rules during orientation. Personnel must understand why each control…
A standard operating procedure for tuberculosis drug susceptibility testing (DST) translates technical requirements into consistent, repeatable laboratory…
A well-organized paper filing system helps a tuberculosis laboratory protect patient information, retrieve evidence quickly, and demonstrate that procedures…
Tuberculosis laboratory testing sits at a critical point between clinical suspicion and effective treatment. A smear, molecular assay, culture, or…