This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: RNTCP, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Most peripheral Laboratory under RNTCP is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Tuberculosis unit, B. Peripheral reference laboratory, C. Intermediate reference laboratory, D. Designated microscopy centre
D: Designated microscopy centre
Answer: D: Designated microscopy centre 
Explanation: - Most peripheral Laboratory under RNTCP is Designated microscopy center (DMC's) Designated microscopy center (DMC's) - Plains - 1/100,000 popu. - Hilly / Tribals - 1/50,000 popu. It is maintained by trained lab technician 1 TB unit - 1/5,00,000 pop. Maintained by senior TB lab supervision