CBNAAT test released by Union Health Ministry

Q.  Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched CBNAAT machines for the quick diagnosis of Tuberculosis within two hours. What does CBNAAT stand for?
- Published on 22 Mar 16

a. Cartridge Based Nuclear Acid Amplification Test
b. Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
c. Cartridge Based Nucleus Acid Amplification Test
d. Cartridge Based Nucleic Acidity Amplification Test

ANSWER: Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
 
The CBNAAT/Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test is a revolutionary rapid molecular test which detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin drug resistance, simultaneously. This test is completely automated and provides results within two hours. Currently 121 CBNAAT machine are functioning and five hundred more such machines were launched by the Minister.

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