Ontario Universal Typing of Tuberculosis by Whole Genome Sequencing (OUT-TB by WGS)

OUT-TB assists tuberculosis (TB) case management, investigation, and surveillance activities by public health units. OUT-TB presents data from TB case reporting and laboratory whole genome sequencing with geographic information to help public health units identify related cases of TB.

Access Requirements

Access to OUT-TB is limited to authorized public health professionals who work in TB-control programs, have access to the iPHIS TB module, and are registered users on our website. If you meet these requirements, please contact lab.data@oahpp.ca to request access.

The tool is best viewed on desktop or tablet.

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Event

PHO Rounds: Respiratory Season 2026–27, Part 1: Surveillance and Testing of Respiratory Pathogens in Ontario

The first session will provide an overview of current epidemiological trends for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity in Ontario, Canada and internationally. The session also describes the planned approach to testing across the provincial laboratory network for respiratory viruses for the 2026–27 season.

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Laboratory Data Contact

Lab.Data@oahpp.ca

Updated 12 June 2025