Table 3.
Assessment of the laboratory structures [n (%)]
| PHC (10) | RH (8) | Referral (7) | Total (25) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samples labelled adequately |
10 (100) |
7 (87) |
6 (86) |
23 (92) |
| Copies of reports available |
10 (100) |
5 (52) |
2 (29) |
17 (68) |
| Manual for test procedures |
7 (70) |
6 (75) |
3 (43) |
16 (64) |
| Temperature sheets (refrigerators, freezers and incubators) |
0 (0) |
1 (12) |
4 (57) |
5 (20) |
| Accurately labelled reagents |
4 (40) |
0 (0) |
4 (57) |
8 (32) |
| Accurate reagent expiry dates |
6 (60) |
0 (0) |
4 (57) |
10 (40) |
| Adequate gloves |
8 (80) |
7 (87) |
6 (85) |
21 (84) |
| Sharps container with disinfectant |
4 (40) |
5 (62) |
2 (29) |
11 (44) |
| Functional bio-waste disposal system | 8 (80) | 7 (87) | 6 (86) | 21 (84) |