Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) for drug resistance TB detection

Q.  CBNAAT machines are used to detect
- Published on 22 Mar 16

a. Drug Resistant Dengue
b. Drug Resistant TB
c. Zika Fever
d. Chikungunya

ANSWER: Drug Resistant TB
 
  • The Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) is a revolutionary rapid molecular test which detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin drug resistance, simultaneously.
  • This test is fully automated and provides results within two hours.
  • It is a highly sensitive diagnostic tool and can be used in remote and rural areas without sophisticated infrastructure or specialized training.
  • The programme will be able to use this highly sensitive state-of-art technology for diagnosis of TB among key populations like children, PLHIV and extra pulmonary TB patients.

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