Role of STLS at a DMC to be covered here. 

The TOR of STS can be referred for this page to describe their role at DMC.

Discuss the concept of bi-directional screening as an approach in case finding.

Discuss the general principles on which TB diagnosis is achieved.

1. Try to achieve microbiological confirmation for all cases
2. Fast track the achievement of complete diagnosis; use CBNAAT as upfront as possible.
3. Movement of the sample 
4. practice AIC and universal precautions 

Enumerate the 6 NRLs as the primary reference laboratories in the country.

Discuss in detail the role they play in ensuring C&DST QA and NTEP accreditation/ Certification.

Mention that NRLs are inturn supported by SNRLs

discuss their functions/ services in brief. 

Discuss the C&DST Labs in the context of the Lab Network. Enumerate functions and services expected from a C&DST Lab. Discuss the NTEP accreditation and how QA is maintained by NRLs at a C&DST Lab.

Describe NAAT labs in the context of the Lab network and the two types (CBNAAT and TruNat). Mention the roles present there (LT and MO) and the services they provide.

Describe what a sputum collection centre/ point is(where it is situated and what are the requirements) and discuss the need to have designated points for sputum collection?

1. Provide an overview of the CBNAAT- Fully automated (GeneXpert) platform and that it uses RTPCR as the base molecular technology. Describe the name CBNAAT and discuss the use of the word cartridge.
2. Discuss the important advantages of the platform.
   1. Rapid test with high reliability
   2. Automated test
   3. The type of cartridge would determine the test/ assay that would be performed.
3. Discuss the parts of a CBNAAT machine and the various configurations it comes in. 
4. Mention that they can identify the nearest CB