PM: Diagnostic Technologies and Lab Network
- Testing for TB diagnosis
- Microscopy
- Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test [CBNAAT]
- Truenat
- Line Probe Assay [LPA]
- Solid and Liquid Culture in TB
- Culture Drug Susceptibility Testing [CDST]
- Laboratory Hierarchy and Network
- Roles of NRLs
- Intermediate Reference Laboratories [IRL] and their role
- CDST labs and their role
- NAAT Labs and their role
- Functions of a Designated Microscopy Centres [DMC]
- Sputum Collection centres
PM: TB Detection centres
- Qualities of a good sputum smear
- ZN Microscopy: Properties of a well stained slide
- Fluorescent Microscopy: Properties of a well stained slide
- Reporting and Recording results of Smear Microscopy (On paper)
- Reporting results of Microscopy (Digitally)
- Tuberculosis Laboratory Register
- Generating the DMC Laboratory Register from Nikshay
- Annual Maintenance [AMC] of a Microscope
- Consumables required at a Microscopy Centre
- Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test [CBNAAT]
- The CBNAAT Cartridge
- Consumables required at CBNAAT Lab
- CBNAAT Testing Process Overview
- CBNAAT Results Interpretation
- Recording and reporting the NAAT results
- Maintenance of CBNAAT Instrument under NTEP
- Disposal of Infectious Samples and Used Cartridges in CBNAAT Lab
- Truenat
- Consumables Required at a Truenat Lab
- Overview of the Truenat Testing Process
- Recording and reporting the NAAT results
- Biosafety measures required for Truenat
- Disposal of Infectious Samples and Used Cartridges in TrueNAT Laboratories
PM: QA of TDC
- Storing slides at a DMC for QA
- False Positivity and False Negativity in Microscopy
- Need for Quality Testing and Control
- Measures for Quality Assurance in Microscopy
- Quality assurance of Stains and Internal Quality Control
- Panel Testing
- Onsite Evaluation[OSE]
- OSE Feedback and action required
- Random Blinded ReChecking [RBRC] Concept
- Random Blinded ReChecking [RBRC] Process
- Random Blinded ReChecking [RBRC] Process at DTC
- Random Blinded ReChecking [RBRC] Interpreting Feedback
- Good Laboratory Practices
for the National TB Elimination Program - NTEP