STLS

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Stock is critical in assuring that the network of Designated Microscopy Centres (DMC) has all of the necessary supplies, equipment, and commodities to conduct testing. It assures that TB control and patient management are not interrupted by stockouts.

Assessment of stocks at DMC is carried out by estimating the number of presumptive TB cases diagnosed and treated during the last quarter.

There is a standard checklist for the assessment of stock at DMC with the help of this checklist assessment is carried out.

Role of STLS in District Review meetings

Role of STLS in District Review meetings

The Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS) interacts with the TB patient care ecosystem from the time a presumptive TB case is identified, examined, diagnosed, notified, and put on anti-tuberculosis treatment till the completion of treatment.