Duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician at the Designated Microscopy Centre (DMC)

Screening of 4 S , presumptive TB referral , Initiate treatment, refer for testing and Monitor- performance of DMC,

Discuss the role of peripheral health care workers in NTEP such as referral for diagnosis to a DMC.

Role of STLS at a DMC to be covered here. 

The TOR of STS can be referred for this page to describe their role at DMC.

Discuss the concept of bi-directional screening as an approach in case finding.

Discuss the general principles on which TB diagnosis is achieved.

1. Try to achieve microbiological confirmation for all cases
2. Fast track the achievement of complete diagnosis; use CBNAAT as upfront as possible.
3. Movement of the sample 
4. practice AIC and universal precautions 

Enumerate the 6 NRLs as the primary reference laboratories in the country.

Discuss in detail the role they play in ensuring C&DST QA and NTEP accreditation/ Certification.

Mention that NRLs are inturn supported by SNRLs

discuss their functions/ services in brief. 

Discuss the C&DST Labs in the context of the Lab Network. Enumerate functions and services expected from a C&DST Lab. Discuss the NTEP accreditation and how QA is maintained by NRLs at a C&DST Lab.