State Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB [PMDT] Committee
Describe about State Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB [PMDT] Committee.
Purpose of Acid Fast Bacilli [AFB] Microscopy under NTEP
Understand the purpose and significance of Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) microscopy in the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
Smear Microscopic Examination: Different Grades of Smear Findings
Learn to distinguish between different grades of smear findings and results, including scanty, 1+, 2+, and 3+ according to the standard classification system.
Smear Microscopic Examination: Recording and Reporting Microscopy Results at the DMC
- Understand the protocols for recording and reporting smear microscopy results at the TB Detection Center.
- Learn the standardized formats and registers used for documenting smear microscopy results.
Prevention of False Positive Results During Smear Microscopy
- Learn about potential sources of error and factors contributing to false positive results in smear microscopy.
- Implement quality assurance measures, including adherence to standard operating procedures and proficiency testing, in preventing false positive results.