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.
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.
Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
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.
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.
Green sputum can be a sign of a bacterial infection, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms like fever, shortness of breath, or chest pain. However, it can also be due to other non-infectious reasons such as chronic bronchitis or smoking. If you have green sputum, it is important to consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment.
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.
.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.
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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 menigitis
Phlegm would be described as sputum only after it is expelled from the body. The word sputum literally means, that which has been spit.
It is actually a sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli).
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Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
The large blue-stained areas on the sputum slide are likely to be cellular debris, mucus, or inflammatory cells. These findings can indicate an infection, inflammation, or other respiratory conditions. Further examination and testing may be needed to determine the specific cause.
Randall Clifford has written: 'The sputum' -- subject(s): Sputum