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NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMMANUAL OF PROCEDURES 6th editionNational TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAM MANUAL of Procedures 6th editionCopyright 2020 Department of HealthAll Rights Printing, 2020 The mention (if any) of specific companies or of certain manufacturer s products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the DOH in preference over others of a similar nature. Articles may be reproduced in full or in part for non-profit purposes without prior permission, provided credit is given to the Department of design and layout by Verzoliv Design HEALTHREPUBLIC PHILIPPINESOF THEOF**FLOREAT SALUBRITAS POPULID epartment of HealthSan Lazaro Compound, Rizal AvenueSta. Cruz, Manila, 1003 PhilippinesTelephone No: (+632) 743-8301 to 23 Website: acknowledges the contribution of the following partners in the development of this publication: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS and Malaria through the Philippine Business for Social Progress, United States Agency for International Development and its Implementing Partners, World Health Organization, Philippine Coalition Against TUBERCULOSIS , professional societies, other government agencies, local government units, and patient OF CONTENTSList of Tables, Figures and Annexes viAbbreviations
Section 2.2. Diagnosis of tuberculosis disease 18 DEFINITION OF TERMS 18 POLICIES 19 PROCEDURES20 A. Collection and transport of sputum specimens 20 B. Procedure for Xpert MTB/RIF 22 C. Procedure for smear microscopy 22 D. Decision on diagnosis based on laboratory results 23 E. Decision on further testing based on result of Xpert MTB/RIF 26
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