Exposure of sputum to phenol disinfectant in conjunction with universal sample processing solution provides safety to laboratory workers during smear microscopy
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Exposure of sputum to phenol disinfectant in conjunction with universal sample processing solution provides safety to laboratory workers during smear microscopy