Preparation of acid-fast microscopy smears for proficiency testing and quality control.
AUTOR(ES)
Smithwick, R W
RESUMO
A method is presented for preparing smears for proficiency testing and quality control in acid-fast microscopy. The work was prompted by the increased demand for acid-fast bacilli positive smears with characteristic microscopic appearance and among-smear uniformity.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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