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Laboratory Logistics Handbook: A Guide to Designing and Managing Laboratory Logistics Systems

The expansion of programs for human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, and malaria requires strong and supportive laboratory services.This document describes the function and organization of laboratory services and the commodities needed for laboratory services, and it discusses supply chain considerations for management of laboratory commodities.

Capacity building, Inventory Management, Management, Procurement, Quantification, Selection

  • Sub-categories HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Reproductive health, TB
  • Commodities Diagnostics
  • Latest update 2009
  • Version None
  • Developed by USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
  • When to use The expansion of programs for human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, and malaria requires strong and supportive laboratory services.This document describes the function and organization of laboratory services and the commodities needed for laboratory services, and it discusses supply chain considerations for management of laboratory commodities.
  • Languages English
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form PDF document, 1.16 MB
  • Amount of training / TA required None
  • Inputs & outputs None
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages Very detailed document highlighting the challenges that are unique to laboratory supply chain settings. Provides suggestions of solutions for working with them, and includes country examples. Includes a glossary for technical terms, country example of test menus and techniques by level, and common lab tests and the products needed for them.
  • Limitations None
  • Availability PDF Only
  • Remarks
  • Downloadable files LaboLogiHand.pdf
    LaboLogiHand.pdf
  • Contact jsinfo@jsi.com
  • Submission date 2011-06-22 02:00:00