Cartridge-based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) is used to detect Mycobacteria tuberculosis and rifampicin-resistance using GeneXpert IV Dx system and the Xpert MTB/ RIF cartridge.

The CBNAAT system integrates and automates sample processing, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of Mycobacteria tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance.

The system utilises the use of single-use disposable CBNAAT cartridges that hold the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) reagents and hosts the PCR process.

The process involves the following steps:

Expiry management of supplies is crucial to avoid financial losses and harm to patients.

Steps to be followed for disposal of expired supplies. Flowchart may be used. Nikshay Aushadhi has to be updated. Lab supplies also to be covered.

Physical Verification of stock is a two-step process:

1. Physical Verification of Supplies
2. Recording the Change in Ni-kshay Aushadhi

Recording of Physical Verification of supplies in Nikshay Aushadhi

Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) is one of the key programme staff working under NTEP at TU level. 

Roles and responsibilities of STS include:

Physical verification and reconciliation of anti-TB drug stocks are done at the drug stores, and immediate next steps are taken to deal with discrepancies determined, if any.