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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.

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How do you do a sputum smear?

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.


What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?

Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.


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 does green sputum indicate?

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.

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How do you do a sputum smear?

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.


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 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 are the large blue-stained areas on the sputum slide?

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.


What has the author Randall Clifford written?

Randall Clifford has written: 'The sputum' -- subject(s): Sputum