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Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of the Truenat platform- An indigenous test rapid molecular test to be used at the point of care. It uses RTPCR as the base molecular technology.
- Discuss the important advantages of the platform.
- Rapid test
- Point of care and battery operated
- The type of Kit used would determine the test/ assay that would be performed.
- Discuss the parts of a Truenat machine and the various configurations it comes in.
- Mention that they can identify the nearest Truenat laboratory from Nikshay Directory or the Nikshay Arogya Saathi application.
Sub Nodes
- Intended Use of TrueNAT MTB and TrueNAT MTB Rif Dx Assay
- Truenat MTB and RIF Assay as a TB Diagnostic Test
- Overview of the Truenat Testing Process
- Truenat result interpretation and recording
- Monitoring Quality Indicators of Truenat
- Biomedical Waste Management in Truenat Lab
- Biosafety measures required for Truenat
- External Quality Assurance of TrueNAT
- Maintenance of the Truenat Instrument
- Troubleshooting in Truenat
- Monitoring Truenat quality and lab performance