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A sputum smear is done to check for pathogenic microbes. A sensitivity test should be also done to check to see what antibiotic or drug can control that microbe.
This done by taking some sputum from a patient and smearing a small amount that has been diluted with saline on to a slide. A sterile "hockey" shaped glass instrument is used or another sterile slide using the end.
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What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?
Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
How does culture age affect the results of a sproe stain?
Spores are formed when cells are under unfavourable conditions, as for the bacteria they are means of survival. So the older the culture the higher the cell number in that culture, which means less nutrients for the cells. Under this conditions cells will start spore production. Depending on the "age" of the culture you can get a mixture of vegetative cells with spores inside and spores that are already released or mostly spores with rare vegetative cells, which means the cells are dead.
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 does wbc and epithelial cells in sputum mean?
White blood cells (WBC) in sputum indicate inflammation or infection in the respiratory tract. Epithelial cells in sputum are cells from the lining of the respiratory tract shed during illness or inflammation. Both can provide valuable information to healthcare providers about the underlying condition causing respiratory symptoms.
What is a sputum slide?
well sputum is a matter salivia mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages and mucus it is often spat from the mouth. a sputum slide would probably referring to the slide you put in on to look at it under a microscope.
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 sputum ASB test?
It is actually a sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli).
What is the medical term for mucus expelled from the lower respiratory tract?
SPUTUM
What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?
Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
What has the author Randall Clifford written?
Randall Clifford has written: 'The sputum' -- subject(s): Sputum
Should you swallow or spit sputum?
It is generally recommended to spit out sputum rather than swallowing it. Swallowing sputum can lead to potential irritation of the stomach and throat. It is important to dispose of sputum properly to avoid the spread of infections.
What is the process of expelling sputum from the chest?
Expectpration - "coughing up of mucus or sputum from the throat and respiratory tract"
Acid fast sputum?
Acid-fast sputum refers to a sample of sputum that is stained using a special acid-fast stain to detect acid-fast bacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This staining technique helps in diagnosing diseases like tuberculosis by identifying the presence of these specific bacteria in the sputum sample.
