Discussion of TB diagnostics at the NHLS Mycobacteriology Laboratory.
Webinar Title: TB Diagnostics
Topic Area: Clinical Microbiology
Objectives:
- Familiarize with local TB testing algorithm.
- Gain insight into TB diagnostics.
- Gain an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of various test methods.
Speaker: Dr. Nina von Knorring (Pathologist)
Pathologist in Clinical Microbiology (FCPath) at the National Health Laboratory Service/the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Based at the Mycobacteriology Referral Laboratory in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Trained in Germany and UK (MRCOG, Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine); subsequent employment as a research clinician at the Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, the University of KwaZulu Natal, and Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute.
Facilitator: Jamie Colloty
Date: Thursday, 7th of July, 2022
Time: 15:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2 / CAT)
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1