Sputum Culture, Induced Sputum
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
Sputum (or induced sputum) in an aseptically produced container.
Reference Range
NA
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
Examination for Mycobacteria is not undertaken unless specifically requested. Induced sputum is routinely examined for fungi, Mycobacteria and Legionella. Always provide adequate clinical information.
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample.Effort should be made to avoid salivary specimens which may give misleading results.
See Also
BRONCHIAL WASHINGS / LAVAGE;LEGIONELLA INVESTIGATIONS (Legionairres Disease, Atypical pneumonia);MYCOBACTERIA (AAFB, TUBERCULOSIS, TB)
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Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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