• Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Feb 2006

    Comparative Study

    Not all microscopes are equal.

    • R Lumb, A Van Deun, P Kelly, and I Bastian.
    • Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
    • Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. 2006 Feb 1; 10 (2): 227-9.

    AbstractA functional microscope is the most important and most expensive piece of equipment required for smear microscopy. Global Fund monies have provided a unique opportunity to equip laboratories in low-resource countries, but these funds must be spent wisely. Cheap microscopes are superficially appealing. However, higher-quality microscopes generally have better optics and last longer. International agencies should consider establishing a purchasing service to assist countries in their microscope procurement. Such a system would provide quality assurance and increased purchasing power.

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