New Rapid Screening Test

New Rapid Screening Test: New rapid screening tests are innovative tools designed to quickly identify individuals who may have tuberculosis (TB), enabling timely referral for confirmatory diagnosis. These tests are typically non-invasive, easy to administer, and suitable for use in community or primary care settings. They may include symptom-independent methods such as breath-based, sound-based, or biomarker-based tests that can detect early signs of TB infection or disease.

These tools support active case finding, reduce diagnostic delays, and expand screening coverage, especially in high-risk or hard-to-reach populations.