Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

The Global Fund

Training Package on Acid-Fast Direct Smear Microscopy

GLI Training Package on DST by Phenotypic and Molecular Methods

GLI Training Package on Culture in Solid and Liquid Media

GLI Ventilated Workstation Manual for AFB Smear Microscopy

 

Laboratories performing AFB smear microscopy as well as Xpert MTB/RIF require adequate ventilation to minimize the occupational risk of infection. However, this is difficult to achieve in many settings where facilities have limited airflow, and where commercially produced biosafety cabinets are not affordable or appropriate. This guide provides specifications for the manufacture of a ventilated workstation that has been validated.

GLI Practical Handbook for National TB Laboratory Strategic Plan Development Participant’s Manual

GLI Practical Handbook for National TB Laboratory Strategic Plan Development Facilitator’s Manual

GLI Practical Handbook for National TB Laboratory Strategic Plan Development

This handbook is designed to guide simplified steps for national TB control programmes to develop a TB-specific national laboratory strategic plan.