Laboratory Practices and Performance Summary: AFB and Xpert TB Testing in 2018 E.C.

Abstract

This dataset/report presents information on laboratory service provision, practice, and performance related to Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy and Xpert MTB/RIF testing for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. The information provides valuable insight into the quality, efficiency, and challenges of TB diagnostic services at health facilities, supporting evidence-based decision-making for program improvement and resource allocation.