MODERN DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

Project "Implementation of International Standards of Diagnosis" is realizing by Rinat Akhmetov Foundation  from 2013.

Mission:
Implementation of the best practices and recommendations in TB diagnosis System of Ukraine.

Goal:
Make TB Diagnosis: high-quality, timely / fast and accessible for patients.

Objectives:

• Strengthen the impact and potential of the Central Reference Laboratory (hereinafter - CRL) to ensure quality control system of TB Diagnosis and training based on CRL.
• Approve rapid TB Diagnosis techniques based on the CRL for their effective implementation on the territory of Ukraine.
• Revise guidelines in the field of TB Diagnosis in line with WHO recommendations
•  Implement molecular genetic methods of TB Diagnosis in Ukraine
•  Organize model "zonal" laboratory for providing access to rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in resource efficiency.

Results for 2013:

• Purchased laboratory equipment for the CRL, including automated system GeneXpert.
• Organized training class on the base of CRL.
• Approved guideline of TB case finding using molecular genetic methods.
• Developed the training module of molecular genetic TB Diagnosis.
• Trained laboratory specialists in the field of molecular genetic methods involving the best international experts and trainers.
• Developed and published the textbook for TB Laboratory Specialist  “Quality assurance system of bacteriological research".
• Organized external quality control of DST in III level laboratories establishments Penitentiary System of Ukraine.
• Opened modern PCR laboratory for molecular genetic TB Diagnosis at the Kharkov Oblast TB Dispensary

Results for 2014:

• Opened modern bacteriological and PCR laboratory for molecular TB diagnosis  at the Mykolaiv Oblast TB Dispensary
• Conducted external quality control DST in all III level laboratories Civilian and Penitentiary sectors.