CBNAAT Xpert MTB/RIF - Indications of use under NTEP

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.