Tuberculosis Laboratory Register

Tuberculosis Laboratory Register

Learning Objectives

Paper-based Format: Tuberculosis Laboratory Register

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Content

Table: Pages and Information Covered in the TB Laboratory Register; *Source: NTEP Training Module 2 for Programme Managers & Medical Officers*
PORTION	DETAILS CONTAINED
Left-hand Portion	Lab serial number assigned by the LT
	Date of the sample collection
	Patient details such as name, sex, age, address, and contact number
	Information on if the patient is from a key population
	Referring health facility details
	Reasons for examination
Right-hand Portion	Details on the type of specimen
	Visual appearance results along with dates
	Comorbidity status (HIV and Diabetes)
	Details of drug susceptibility testing
	Nikshay ID / Notification
	Treatment initiation details
	The last two columns are for the LT’s signature and remarks by the LT or supervisor