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To collect a sputum specimen from a child, first explain the procedure in simple terms to help them understand. Encourage the child to take deep breaths and cough deeply to produce sputum, ideally while using a sterile container to catch the sample. If the child is unable to produce sputum, you can use a nebulizer with saline to help induce coughing. Always ensure the collection area is clean and that proper hygiene practices are followed throughout the process.
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What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is typically in the morning, shortly after waking up. This is because mucus accumulates overnight, making it easier to obtain a more concentrated and representative sample. Additionally, collecting the specimen at this time can help ensure it contains cells and bacteria that may be present in the lower respiratory tract.
What is beta hemolysis?
Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing AFB reveals what rods?
What is an induced sputum specimen?
An induced sputum specimen is a sample of mucus and other material from the respiratory tract that is collected by asking a patient to cough deeply after inhaling a hypertonic saline mist to help bring up sputum. This sample is then analyzed in the laboratory to detect pathogens, inflammation, or other respiratory issues.
What is alpha and beta-hemolysis?
Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing AFB reveals what rods?
When is the best time to collect a sputum sample?
summer and when the sun is shinning
What preparations are associated with sputum culture?
The specimen for culture should be collected before antibiotics are begun. The patient should first rinse his or her mouth with water. If tuberculosis is suspected, collection of sputum should be carried out in an isolation room.
What oral care do you perform before collecting a sputum specimen?
none, come as you usually are. that way a more accurate assessment can be made.
You need to collect an ammonia specimen and a potassium specimen on the same patientThey both require collection in lithium heparin Can you collect one tube for both specimens?
yes
What color blood drawing tube is used to collect a serum specimen?
A red-colored blood drawing tube is typically used to collect a serum specimen.
What is the sperlium for AFB test?
The "sperlium" for the AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) test refers to the specimen or sample used for testing, which is typically a sputum sample from a patient suspected of having tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections. This sample is stained and examined under a microscope to identify the presence of acid-fast bacilli. Proper collection and handling of the sputum specimen are crucial for accurate test results.
What to do if you are getting sputum every morning?
See your medical practitioner. They will most likely provide you with a sterile specimen container to collect a sample. This sample will then be sent to the laboratory for microscopy, culture, and sensitivity testing (M/C/S). If tuberculosis (TB) is suspected then acid-fast bacilli (AFB) will also be added to the request form.
What clinical specimens are gram stained?
The clinical specimens that are gram stained are microorganism, bodily fluids and sputum specimen. Gram staining makes it easier for the identification of organisms.
