Title: External quality assessment of smear microscopy by the National reference laboratory in nine states of India

Authors: Kumar, V.

Place: [Paris

Publisher: International union against tuberculosis (IUATLD)]

Year: 2009

Journal: International journal of tuberculosis and lung disease

Volume: vol. 13, no. 9

PAGE: 1183--1185

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, medical research, scientific facilities, quality control, india

Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of the sputum smear microscopy centres and Intermediate Reference Laboratories (IRLs) of nine states based on National Reference Laboratory (NRL) onsite evaluation visits, followed by subsequent visits to seven states.

URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuatld/ijtld/2009/00000013/00000009/art00022

Document type: E-article