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Sputum culture

The Sputum culture looks at bacteria in sputum and the antibiotics that work. It is done for: pneumonia not improving, chronic lung disease.

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Why it is done

Pneumonia not improving, chronic lung disease.

Preparation

Deep cough sample, early morning. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Germ identified. Low or negative may mean: No pathogen grown. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Bacteria in sputum and the antibiotics that work.

Sample type

Sputum

If the result is high

Germ identified.

If the result is low

No pathogen grown.

संदर्भ सीमा प्रयोगशाला, उम्र व लिंग के अनुसार बदलती है — हमेशा अपनी रिपोर्ट पर दी गई सीमा देखें।

परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।

संबंधित स्थितियाँ

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Sputum culture measure?
Bacteria in sputum and the antibiotics that work.

Why is the Sputum culture done?
Pneumonia not improving, chronic lung disease.

Do I need to fast for the Sputum culture?
Deep cough sample, early morning.

What does a high or positive Sputum culture mean?
Germ identified.

What does a low or negative Sputum culture mean?
No pathogen grown.

What is the normal range for the Sputum culture?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Sputum culture क्यों किया जाता है?
Pneumonia not improving, chronic lung disease.

Sputum culture के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Deep cough sample, early morning. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Germ identified. Low or negative may mean: No pathogen grown. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references

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