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17 gru 2017 · Here, we describe the induction and laboratory processing of sputum samples. Sputum is induced by inhalation of hypertonic or isotonic saline with salbutamol. For the processing, we use the whole sputum technique. Dithiothreitol (DTT) is used to allow mucolysis of sputum samples.
1 mar 2017 · This article informs nurses about how and why sputum collection and analysis are undertaken. » Sputum is always considered abnormal, because healthy people swallow bronchial secretions. » Sputum analysis is important, because it enables diagnosis of conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung abscess and lung cancer.
Key points. Sputum induction is an important non-invasive tool of airway sampling. Both induction and processing of sputum is standardised. Differential cell count in induced sputum is of clinical relevance in phenotyping airway inflammation.
20 lut 2023 · Sputum culture is the most common test needed to be performed when the patient has pneumonia. It is used to identify the bacteria or fungi causing the airways or lung infection. Sputum smear microscopy is the initial step taken in laboratory sputum analysis.
12 mar 2018 · A sputum culture is a test that studies the bacteria or fungi in your lungs that may be causing respiratory infections or disorders. Learn how to prepare, perform, and interpret the results of this fast and relatively painless test.
Learn how to collect sputum specimens by expectoration for cytology, culture, sensitivity, and AFB testing. Find out the steps, precautions, and tips for obtaining adequate and accurate samples.
26 maj 2022 · The presence of normal upper respiratory tract flora should be expected in sputum culture. Normal respiratory flora include Neisseria catarrhalis, Candida albicans, diphtheroids, alpha-hemolytic...
