Increased sensitivity of sputum microscopy with sodium hypochlorite concentration technique: A practical experience at RNTCP center

Increased sensitivity of sputum microscopy with sodium hypochlorite concentration technique: A practical experience at RNTCP center

Background: In revised national tuberculosis control program (RNTCP), microscopic examination of sputum for AFB plays an important role in the initial diagnosis of tuberculosis. Bacillary concentration after decontamination and liquefaction by 5% sodium hypochlorite is useful in providing increased...

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Main Authors: Navinchandra M Kaore, Kalpana P Date, Vilas R Thombare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
Concentration
RNTCP
smear positivity
sodium hypochlorite
tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2011;volume=28;issue=1;spage=17;epage=20;aulast=Kaore

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