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A sputum culture is done to find and identify the microorganism causing an infection of the lower respiratory. If a microorganism is found, more testing is done to determine which antibiotics will be effective in treating the infection.
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How are sputum cultures performed?
.the sputum must be collected into a sterile container. Once in the laboratory, each culture type is handled differently. Bacterial culture.sputum is smeared on a microscope slide for a Gram stain. for mold or yeast, a fungal culture is done.
How do antibiotics effect sputum cultures?
Antibiotics in the person's system may prevent microorganisms present in the sputum from growing in culture.
What are the types of sputum cultures?
Bacterial culture. Fungal culture. Viral culture
How do you pronounce sputum?
Sputum
How do you take out sputum?
any medication for sputum?
What is sputum mug?
A sputum mug is also known as a sputum cup. It is a cup usually made of paper or thin cardboard to receive and isolate the sputum of a patient with respiratory disease.
What does rust colored sputum have to do with meningitis?
what does rust colored sputum have to do with menigitis
Is sputum another word for Phlegm?
Phlegm would be described as sputum only after it is expelled from the body. The word sputum literally means, that which has been spit.
What is a mcs test?
MCS stands for Microbial culture and sensitivity. It is a test performed under laboratory conditions on sputum or faeces to check for the detection of bacteria.
Acid fast sputum?
Acid fast rods seen in sputum are diagnostic of tuberculosis.
What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?
Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
What is sputum ASB test?
It is actually a sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli).
