BACKGROUND
This is an exploratory study that primarily aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using OMNIgene-SPUTUM as a sputum transportation reagent in routine practice.
OBJECTIVES
Assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using OM-S as a sputum transportation stabilizer in routine practice and identify its operational challenges.
STUDY AREA
Narayanganj 300 Bedded Hospital;
Keraniganj, Savar and Dhamrai Upazila Health Complex and
Chest Disease Clinic, Chattogram;
PARTNERS
National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP)
STATUS
Completed
DATE OF RESULTS DISSEMINATION
16 June 2022
FOCAL PERSON
Dr Sayera Banu sbanu@icddrb.org
RESOURCES
A brief on the evaluation of OMNIgene-SPUTUM as sputum stabilizer for transportation to the referral hospital study
Evaluation of OMNIgene-SPUTUM as a sputum stabilizer for transportation to referral laboratories