TB diagnostics and laboratory strengthening
Laboratory tool set
GLI (under WHO guidance) has developed a 'Laboratory tool set' to standardize laboratory methods. This is the TB CAP Laboratory Toolbox, it contains the following items:
- Roadmap for laboratory strengthening
- Roadmap for laboratory strengthening
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety
- Use and maintenance of the equipment
- Preparation of reagents
- Procedures
- Logistics/Supply Manangement Tool
- Guidance for countries on the specifications for managing TB laboratory equipments and supplies
- AFB supplies procurement calculation tool
- AFB supplies procurement calculation tool - user guide
- Culture & DST supplies procurement calculation tool
- Culture & DST supplies procurement calculation tool - user guide
- External Quality Assurance Training Package (EQA)
- AFB microscopy
- EQA overview & planning
- Facilitator guide
- Optional modules
- Panel tests
- Rechecking
- Supervision
- Management Information System (MIS)
- Free software for installation
- Culture & DST
- Culture & DST Training Package
- Participant's manual
- Trainer's manual