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Learning Objectives
- 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.
- Discuss the important advantages of the platform.
- Rapid test with high reliability
- Automated test
- The type of cartridge would determine the test/ assay that would be performed.
- Discuss the parts of a CBNAAT machine and the various configurations it comes in.
- Mention that they can identify the nearest CBNAAT laboratory from Nikshay Directory or the Nikshay Arogya Saathi application
Sub Nodes
- CBNAAT Testing Process Overview
- CBNAAT Assay Limitations
- Troubleshooting Process for CBNAAT
- Maintenance of CBNAAT Instrument under NTEP
- CBNAAT Instrument Installation Criteria
- Monitoring of CBNAAT Quality Indicators
- Biosafety measures required for CBNAAT
- Disposal of Infectious Samples and Used Cartridges in CBNAAT Lab
- Monitoring Different Types of Errors with CBNAAT
- Structure and Function of the CBNAAT Module
- CBNAAT Results Interpretation
- External Quality Assurance for CBNAAT
- Consumables required at CBNAAT Lab
- Other CBNAAT tests available
- Calibration of CBNAAT
- Monitoring and Evaluation of NAAT Labs