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) |