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Learning Objectives

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:

  1. Detection of TB in high risk Presumptive TB with high vulnerability/ Risk (such as previous history of TB, with X-ray abnormalities, HIV, Diabetes) or for use in Key populations for fast tracking diagnosis.
  2. Detection of TB & DRTB in cases with high risk of DRTB (such as contacts of DR-TB)
  3. Detection of RIF resistance in all TB notified cases.
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ID Page title Content Status Content Creator LMS Page Link Language Reviewer
458 CBNAAT Xpert MTB/RIF - Indications of use under NTEP Page Prioritised Namrata LMSLink English ShikhaDhawan