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ECDC – Mycobacterium tuberculosis diagnostic methods

‘Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Europe. High-quality laboratory diagnosis of TB is the basis for both individual patient treatment and surveillance.

This document is a handbook of agreed methods in the field of TB diagnostics for laboratories serving reference functions in Europe. It provides a comprehensive compilation of key methods for the diagnosis of TB. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to use this compilation as a basis for the validation, development, updating and dissemination of information.’

To access the Handbook on TB laboratory diagnostic methods for the European Union, please follow the link below: