Write an SOP in which the following details are specified:

• Procedure for checking the piece of equipment upon arrival (acceptance testing to verify that the piece of equipment is capable of achieving the required performance standards needed for the examinations which it is used for).
• Procedure of creating the equipment documents (Identification page, maintenance and Usage Log Sheets, Spare Parts Overview, SOP on maintenance and use of the piece of equipment).
• Procedure of introducing the piece of equipment in the equipment management system (introduction into the Equipment Register, making somebody responsible for the piece of equipment and authorizing staff members for use).
• Creating a maintenance schedule (this activity is included later in this phase).
• Procedure for keeping the Spare Parts Overview up to date (every time a spare part is taken from the storage, the Spare Parts Overview table needs to be updated so that new spare parts can be ordered timely).
• Archiving of all the equipment documents and records.

[TB] For additional information on equipment identification and management for TB laboratories, refer to the WHO Guidance for countries on the specifications for managing TB laboratory equipment and supplies. This manual provides all the information needed on the Purchasing and Inventory system and Equipment Management system of the TB laboratory.