Tuberculosis - Sputum Induction Guidelines

Summary
Guideline to reduce the risk of occupational exposure to TB during sputum induction procedures.

Date of Publication: 14 April 2009

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Communicable Diseases

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Hospitals

Audience: Clinical staff

Distributed to: Public Health System, Divisions of General Practice, NSW Department of Health, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals

Review Date: 14 April 2014

File No: 04/5842

Status: Active

File link: Tuberculosis - Sputum Induction Guidelines
File size: 61Kb