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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2023, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 458-463.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20230032

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Interpretation of the World Health Organization’s Practical Manual on Tuberculosis Laboratory Strengthening (2022 Update) and consideration on strengthening tuberculosis laboratory network in China

Xia Hui, Zhao Yanlin()   

  1. National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
  • Received:2023-02-17 Online:2023-05-10 Published:2023-04-25
  • Contact: Zhao Yanlin E-mail:zhaoyl@chinacdc.cn
  • Supported by:
    Central Government Funds for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Project-Daily Operation(232811)

Abstract:

The World Health Organization released Practical Manual on Tuberculosis Laboratory Strengthening (2022 Update) in January 2023. The manual updated and described the relevant elements of laboratory network strengthening. To help relevant staffs fully understand the contents of this manual, this article summarized and interpreted the key contents, and proposed some thoughts on strengthening tuberculosis laboratory network in China.

Key words: Tuberculosis, Laboratory manuals, Quality control, Guidebooks

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