SOP â Malaria Microscopy - NVBDCP
SOP â Malaria Microscopy - NVBDCP
SOP â Malaria Microscopy - NVBDCP
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Quality Assurance of <strong>Malaria</strong> Diagnostic testsREPORTING FORM FOR EQA OF MICROSCOPYForm 11. Assessment of lab facilities and competence of Laboratory TechniciansDate of visit ..Activity PHC District ROH&FW Medical College/Research Institutes1. WorkplaceDedicated work areaEfficient workflowCleanliness, tidinessWater, electricity services2. Human resourceTotal No of laboratory staffNo of trained staffLast training attended (Date/ Place)3. Standard operating proceduresAware about the operational guideOperational guide available in the laboratoryOperational guide being followed strictly4. MicroscopeNo of microscopes available(Monocular/Binocular)No of microscopes in working condition(Monocular/ Binocular)Proper set up of the microscope (correctillumination)Correct use of the microscopeDaily cleaning/ maintenanceTroubleshoot microscope problemsMaintenance records5. Use of slidesNew slides – quality of slidesClarityWashed before useUsed slides – no. of times usedWashed properlyCriteria for discarding old slides6. Preparation of blood smearsUse of needle/lancetQuality of thick smearQuality of thin smear7. StainingDaily filter of J.S.B I & II before useQuality of stainWhether QC slides available andreferred to regularlyTroubleshoot staining problems8. Examination of stained blood smearsAccurately identify trophozoites<strong>SOP</strong> – <strong>Malaria</strong> <strong>Microscopy</strong>