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Storing a sputum sample

Processes detailing the acceptance and rejection of sample inside a request for test process, Labelling needs to be ascetrained, sample acceptance in Nikshay, Numbering, etc

Educating patient on Sputum collection and dispensing Sputum cup

Spot and early morning sputum sample

Maintaining Supplies of Lab consumables at DMC

Reading Smear and Reporting Microscopy results

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.

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.