Second Line LPA [SLLPA]
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Provide an overview of the SLPA
Indications for use of SLLPA
Results it provides and its interpretations
Provide an overview of the SLPA
Indications for use of SLLPA
Results it provides and its interpretations
Provide an overview of the first line LPA
Indications for use of FLLPA, Interpretation, Evaluation of assay strips and reporting
The learner will be able to list and discuss acceptable tests for TB diagnosis as per algorithms under NTEP.
Provide an overview of the process that results in a TB case diagnosis.
Discuss the parts of the CBNAAT/ GeneXpert Cartridge and its functions.
Since the test offers quick high sensitivity/specificity diagnosis TB and simultaneous diagnosis of RIF resistance, it is indicated for use in NTEP in the following cases.
Indications for use:
Describe the various steps in the CBNAAT Testing process.
The test simultaneously detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and resistance to rifampicin (RIF)
Test Performance Parameters: Sensitivity Specificity for MTB; Sensitivity Specificity for RIF; TAT is less than 2 hours.I
Test was endorsed by WHO for use in National TB Programs in 2010 and introduced for scaled up in India in 2015-16.
This test is expected to eventually be used as the first choice test for diagnosis of TB.
Discuss the various norms and requirement to establish the same.