Page ContentAPHL has developed numerous resources specific to TB laboratory practices. Additionally, we have compiled a number of external resources that could also be helpful to the TB Laboratory. Check back frequently for updates and new resources. Non-APHL resources will indicate the primary source. Issue Briefs, Fact Sheets and ConsiderationsIssues in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Drug Susceptibility Testing: Pyrazinamide (PZA), 2022Issues in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Drug Susceptibility Testing: Rifampin (RIF), 2022Issues in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Drug Susceptibility Testing: Ethambutol (EMB), 2022TB Diagnostic Updates: Implementation of Interferon Gamma-Release Assays (IGRA), 2021Establishment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Whole Genome Sequencing Reference Centers, 2015-2019TB Diagnostic Update: Discontinuation of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube and Implementation of QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus, 2018Suggested Standard Reporting Language for Molecular Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and Mutations Associated with Drug Resistance, 2017Clinical Laboratory Testing for Mycobacterium chimaera, 2017CPHLN: Interim Laboratory Testing Guidance For The Detection Of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections In Post Operative Patients Exposed To Heater Cooler Units, 2016 Public Health Laboratory Expansion of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, 2015Laboratory Considerations for Use of the Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Assay, 2013Recommendations and Best Practices Best Practices for Identification of Mycobacterium Species Using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry, 2019Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Assessing Your Laboratory, 2019Mycobacteria Practice Guidelines for Clinical Microbiology Laboratories, 20182018 Update, IDSA and ASM Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases Laboratory Guidelines, 2018Guidelines for Submission of Sputum Specimens for TB Testing, 2018Consensus Statement on the Use of Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Making Decisions to Discontinue Airborne Infection Isolation in Healthcare Settings, 2016Core TB Laboratory Services for Public Health Laboratories, 2009Reports Establishment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Whole Genome Sequencing Reference Centers, 2015-2019WHO: Technical Report on Critical Concentrations for Drug Susceptibility Testing, 2018National TB Laboratory Services Survey Report: Biosafety, 2015National TB Services Survey Report, 2012National Plan for Reliable Tuberculosis Laboratory Services Using a Systems Approach, 2005 The Future of TB Laboratory Services, 2004CDC: Tuberculosis Laboratory Aggregate Report, 2024WHO: Global TB Report 2022, Global TB Report 2018, Global TB Report 2016, Drug-Resistant TB 2014Treatment Action Group: 2021 Pipeline Report for HIV, HCV and TB, 2018 Pipeline Report for HIV and TBLaboratory Training Resources CDC: False-Positive Investigation Toolkit, 2019ECDC: Mastering the Basics of TB Control: Development of a Handbook on TB Diagnostic Methods, 2011Conference Presentations for National Conferences on Laboratory Aspects of TB13th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 202312th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 202211th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 201910th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 20179th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 20158th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 20137th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 20116th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 20105th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of TB, 2008 It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.