Consensus standard operating procedure for collection of tongue swabs for TB diagnostics v1
Alfred Andama, Amy Steadman, Charlotte L. Ahls, Gerard A. Cangelosi, Anura David, Margaretha de Vos, Karen A. Heichman, Midori Kato‐Maeda, Adam Penn‐Nicholson, Alaina M. Olson, Lesley Scott, Lindsey B. Turnbull, Rachel C. Wood, Kris M. Weigel, Adithya Cattamanchi
Abstract
This standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the methodology for the collection of tongue swabs for subsequent testing of tuberculosis molecular assays that require a dry swab as input material.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceMedicineVirologyHIV/AIDS oral health manifestationsDysphagia Assessment and ManagementMycobacterium research and diagnosis