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The learner will be able to elucidate the qualities of good sputum smear.

The learner will be able to explain the procedure for air drying and heat fixing the smear.

The learner will be able to

• List the tools required for making a smear
• Explain the steps in preparing a smear using a wooden stick and a nichrome wire loop

The learner will be able to discuss the labelling of a slide.

The learner will be able to list the various steps involved in Smear Microscopy.

The learner will be able to describe the storage conditions for a sputum sample for microscopy, molecular tests and liquid culture.

Processes detailing the acceptance and rejection of sample inside a request for test process, Labelling needs to be ascetrained, sample acceptance in Nikshay, Numbering, etc

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to explain to a patient how to collect and dispense a good sputum sample.

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to indicate the sputum specimen requirements for sputum smear microscopy.

The learner will be able to
- List the details on the request for testing form
- Outline the steps in accepting the request for testing