Reading a ZN stained smear

Describe the process of reading smears in Fluorescent Stained slide. Also, focus on how to use the FM microscope and importance of reading in dark

how to use FM microscope, importance of reading in dark

Discuss about the reporting and recording of Smear Microscopy results in TB Lab register

Describe how the Laboratory Register can be exported from the Nikshay portal step by step. Narrate each steps with screen shots.

Understand the comprehensive information recorded in a DMC laboratory register.

Explain the process of reporting the performance. Annexure M needs to be mentioned

Describe the Staining Process for ZN Microscopy: 

Discuss the characteristics of well stained ZN Microscopy slide. Differentiate between simple and differential stains. Describe the unique features of commonly used stains for ZN Microscopy (describe the background color, morphology of bacilli, colour of stain and counterstain, uniformity etc.)

Fluorescent Microscopy: Staining Process

Discuss the Properties of a well stained slide in Fluorescent Microscopy. Describe staining of background and MTB (describe the background color, morphology of bacilli, colour of stain and counterstain, uniformity etc. in FM)