Utilisation of smear microscopy in audited HCFs
| Total | L1 (N=6) | L2 (N=6) | L3 (N=57) | L4 (N=34) | L5 (N=42) | |
| Primary diagnosis | 12 | 2 (33%) | 0% | 6 (11%) | 0% | 4 (10%) |
| Primary diagnosis of HIV negative cases | 2 | 0 (0%) | 0% | 2 (4%) | 0% | 4 (10%) |
| Primary diagnosis and follow-up | 55 | 3 (67%) | 3 (50%) | 30 (53%) | 7 (21%) | 11 (26%) |
| Follow-up only | 68 | 0 (0%) | 3 (50%) | 17 (30%) | 24 (71%) | 24 (57%) |
There is high utilisation of microscopy as a primary diagnostic tool in lower level HCFs.
HCFs, healthcare facilities.