Describe the role of a MO at a PHI which has a TDC (including Screening of 4 S , presumptive TB referral , Initiate treatment, refer for testing and Monitor- performance of DMC)

Duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician at the Designated Microscopy Centre (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 

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?

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.

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.

discuss their functions/ services in brief. 

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

1. Provide an overview of the Truenat platform-  An indigenous test rapid molecular test to be used at the point of care. It uses RTPCR as the base molecular technology. 
2. Discuss the important advantages of the platform.
   1. Rapid test 
   2. Point of care and battery operated
   3. The type of Kit used would determine the test/ assay that would be performed.
3. Discuss the parts of a Truenat machine and the various configurations it comes in.