Kekkaku : [Tuberculosis]
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Kekkaku : [Tuberculosis] · Aug 2003
Review[Standardization of laboratory tests for tuberculosis and their proficiency testing].
Explanations of proper collection procedures are imperative for accurate laboratory analysis. The quality of specimens collected and the proper transport of those specimens to the laboratory are critical to successful isolation of etiological agents. Most mycobacteria grow at a relatively slow rate. ⋯ In 1998 sensitivity for these two drugs was higher than 95%. For isoniazid and rifampin, sensitivity has been consistently high since the beginning of the Global Project. This indeed reflects the enhanced efforts made by the SRLs to improve their individual performance.