QBC F.A.S.T. AFB Kits: Literature

Interested in learning more about F.A.S.T. AFB Kits?  The following is an archive of currently available documents concerning F.A.S.T. AFB Kits:

Product Literature
	Brochure A full-color brochure describing the many features and benefits of Fluorescence and Staining Technology.      English      Español      Français
	Product Description List A list of all configurations and accessories currently available for the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits, including part numbers.
	Specification Sheet A document containing all specifications of the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits.
	F.A.S.T. AFB Kits User Guide: Slide Preparation This user guide provides an overview of the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) detection as it pertains to slide preparation.
	F.A.S.T. AFB Kits User Guide: Fluorescent Staining Procedures This user guide provides an overview of the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) detection as it pertains to fluorescent staining procedures.
	F.A.S.T. AFB Kits User Guide: Troubleshooting This user guide provides an overview of the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) detection as it pertains to troubleshooting.
	F.A.S.T. AFB Kits User Guide: SureFocus Microscope Slide This user guide provides an overview of the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) detection as it pertains to the SureFocus Microscope Slide.
Application Notes
	Reviewing TB Slides Prepared With F.A.S.T. AFB Kits This note demonstrates how the QBC ParaLens Advance Microscope Attachment and the QBC F.A.S.T. AFB Kits can work together to help TB programs meet WHO and Stop TB Partnership goals.

Product Inserts

Below, find all of the product inserts for the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits and supplies.  The inserts are available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian.  Click the language below to show all of the available inserts: English      F.A.S.T. Stain Kit      F.A.S.T. AFB Smear Kit      F.A.S.T. AFB Smear Kit with Digestion Solution      F.A.S.T. E-Z Smear Kit      F.A.S.T. Sample Kit      F.A.S.T. Control Slides      F.A.S.T. Digestion Solution      SureFocus Microscope Slides Deutsch      F.A.S.T. Auramine O Färbekit      F.A.S.T. AFB-Ausstrichkit      F.A.S.T. AFB-Ausstrichkit mit Aufschlusslösung      F.A.S.T. AFB E-Z Ausstrichkit      F.A.S.T. AFB-Ausstrich-Startkit      F.A.S.T. AFB-Kontrollobjektträger      F.A.S.T. Sputumaufschlusslösung      SureFocus Mikroskopobjektträger Español      Kit de tinción Auramina O F.A.S.T.      Kit de frotis F.A.S.T. BAAR      Kit de frotis BAAR F.A.S.T. con solución de digestion      Kit de frotis E-Z BAAR F.A.S.T.      Equipo básico de frotis BAAR F.A.S.T.      Vetrini di controllo F.A.S.T. AFB      Solución de digestión de esputo F.A.S.T.      Portaobjetos para microscopio SureFocus Français      Kit de coloration à l'auramine O F.A.S.T.      Kit de frottis BAAR F.A.S.T.      Kit de frottis BAAR avec solution de digestion F.A.S.T.      Kit de frottis BAAR E-Z F.A.S.T.      Kit de démarrage pour frottis BAAR F.A.S.T.      Lames témoins BAAR F.A.S.T.      Solution de digestion d'expectoration F.A.S.T.      Lames de microscope SureFocus Italiano      Kit di colorazione con auramina O F.A.S.T.      Kit per striscio F.A.S.T. AFB      Kit per striscio con soluzione digerente F.A.S.T. AFB      Kit per striscio F.A.S.T. AFB E-Z      Kit di prova per striscio F.A.S.T. AFB      Ventrini di controllo F.A.S.T. AFB      Soluzione digerente per espettorato F.A.S.T.      Vetrini per microscopio SureFocus

External Recommendations for Auramine Staining

World Health Organization
In this official policy statement, the World Health Organization recommends the use of LED fluorescence microscopy using an Auramine stain for the detection of tuberculosis.  For a detailed analysis of this recommendation, consult our ParaWorld Frequently Asked Questions on the subject.

Association of Public Health Laboratories
On Page 3 of these guidelines for Public Health Laboratories, the Association of Public Health Laboratories recommends the use of fluorescent stain (such as F.A.S.T. stain) as the primary staining method for TB detection.