Pending Review

Describe the Process of Specimen Receipt at the Laboratory

Understand the specific roles and responsibilities outlined in the Terms of Reference (TORs) for laboratory technicians at the Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL).

• Understand the Screening Algorithm for Vulnerable Children <10 years.
• Identify risk factors specific to children, such as exposure to household contacts with TB or HIV infection.

• Understand the existing profile of Private Labs (Private Sector).
• Learn about the types of services offered by private laboratories, including diagnostic testing, screening, reporting and monitoring.

Understand the provision of drugs, consumables, and financial support available at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs).

Understand the role and responsibilities of the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit Drug Store within the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

• Understand the structure and organizational setup of the State Drug Store (SDS) within the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
• Learn about the key functions and responsibilities of the SDS in managing TB drugs and consumables.

• Describe the methods used under the NTEP ​to ensure the reliability of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) diagnostic tests:

  a) Quality Assurance (QA) and control of tests ​
  b) Proficiency testing

Understand the institutional requirements for establishing a Nodal Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) Centre.

• Understand the eligibility criteria for initiating treatment with shorter oral bedaquiline-containing regimens for multidrug-resistant (MDR) and rifampicin-resistant (RR) tuberculosis (TB) patients.
• Recognize the DST based inclusion criteria and other criteria.