Title: Implementation of proficiency testing in conjunction with a rechecking system for external quality assurance in tuberculosis laboratories in Mexico

Authors: Martinez-Guarneros, A.

Place: Paris

Publisher: International union against tuberculosis and lung disease

Year: 2003

Journal: The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease

Volume: vol. 7, no. 6

PAGE: 516--521

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, disease control, tuberculosis, mexico

Abstract: To evaluate the quality of AFB microscopy, the Mexican Secretary of Health National Reference Laboratory implemented proficiency testing for its network of 637 laboratories. The results showed that external quality assessment and training improve diagnostic performance.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10715556_Implementation_of_proficiency_testing_in_conjunction_with_a_rechecking_system_for_external_quality_assurance_in_tuberculosis_laboratories_in_Mexico

Document type: E-article