Analysis of The Effectiveness of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Through Resistant Bacterial Staining and Molecular Rapid Tests

The diagnosis of TB can be confirmed by microscopic examination of smear on the sputum of the patient. However, because this method requires very expensive equipment, it is difficult to implement it in health facilities with simple facilities. Therefore, the Ziehl Neelsen staining method is a fairly simple method of choice and provides high sensitivity and specificity. In the research of Eka Kurniwan, et al. 2016, from the results of examining 40 samples with the Molecular Rapid Test (TCM), 16 people (40%) were found to be positive. The research objective was to know Mycobacterium tuberculosis through sputum examination through Ziehl Nelssen's acid-resistant bacteria staining and Molecular Rapid Test (TCM) of Puskesmas Dempo Palembang based on volume, odor, color and consistency. This type of research is a diagnostic test with a cross sectional study approach. Population and sample of 85 patients. The sampling technique in this study is using the total sampling method. Conclusion There is no effect based on volume, there is an effect based on the smell, color and consistency of sputum, there are differences in the results of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through sputum examination through Ziehl Nelssen's Acid-Resistant Bacteria Staining and Molecular Rapid Test (TCM) at Puskesmas Dempo Palembang.