QBC ParaWorld: Literature

Several ParaWorld products are available for online download or can be ordered in hard copy format using this website.  Please consult the following list to access these resources.  Or, click here to return to the ParaWorld main webpage.

Datasheet

ParaWorld Datasheet A single-page information piece containing details about ParaWorld training courses and other resources.

Bench Aids 

AFB Detection Bench Aid
The ParaWorld AFB Detection bench aid is available for users interested in using QBC Diagnostics products (including the ParaLens Advance and the F.A.S.T. AFB Kits) for the detection of tuberculosis.  The bench aid is available in digital format below or in a printed format upon request.

AFB Detection Bench Aid Contains five (5) user guides:  ParaLens Advance, F.A.S.T. AFB Slide Preparation, F.A.S.T. AFB Fluorescent Staining Procedures, F.A.S.T. AFB Troubleshooting, and SureFocus Microscope Slide

Malaria Detection Bench Aid
The ParaWorld Malaria Detection Bench Aid is designed for users of the ParaLens Advance and the QBC Malaria Test for the detection of malaria parasites.  The bench aid is available in digital format below or in a printed format upon request.

Malaria Detection Bench Aid Contains three (3) user guides:  ParaLens Advance, QBC Malaria Test Sample Preparation, and QBC Malaria Test Sample Review

Atlases 

Atlas of Blood Parasite Morphologies
The Atlas of Blood Parasite Morphologies consists of over 40 individual images of malaria parasites, filariae, and other phenomena detected with the QBC Malaria Test.

QBC Malaria Test Atlas

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

	FAQs: The WHO and LED Fluorescence Microscopy for AFB Detection This document details the World Health Organization's policy statement embracing the use of LED fluorescence microscopy for AFB detection.      English      Español      Français
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	FAQs: Photobleaching This document addresses the phenomenon of photobleaching, which can affect AFB samples treated with fluorescent stains. English
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Videos 
There are several ParaWorld training videos available for users.  These videos can be streamed below or ordered on disc by clicking the link directly below the video.

ParaLens Advance and AFB Detection
This video demonstrates how the ParaLens Advance LED fluorescence microscope attachment and the F.A.S.T. AFB Smear Kits can be used together to detect Tuberculosis acid fast bacilli.  (Note: This video contains both the "ParaLens Advance: An Introduction" and "F.A.S.T. AFB Smear Kits: An Introduction" videos.)

ParaLens Advance: An Introduction
This video serves as an introduction to the ParaLens Advance LED fluorescence microscope attachment, including instructions for installation.

F.A.S.T. AFB Smear Kits: An Introduction
This video shows users how to perform tuberculosis screening using F.A.S.T. AFB Smear kits.