title: A review of the CAP proficiency Surveys for Mycobacteriology, 1975-1981.
abstract: Mycobacteriology results of the CAP proficiency testing programs are reviewed for the years 1975-1981. Survey participants have shown a continuing and improving ability to isolate and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, and to identify acid-fast bacteria in stain preparations.
mesh_terms: D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D010338:Pathology, Clinical; D013194:Staining and Labeling