A sputum culture is a test that checks for bacteria or another type of germ that may be causing a respiratory tract infection (an infection in your lungs or airways). Sputum, also known as …

2023年2月20日 · Sputum culture is the most common test performed when the patient has pneumonia, as it helps identify the bacteria or fungi causing the airway or lung infection. …

2023年9月7日 · Sputum culture is a diagnostic test that involves collecting and analyzing a sample of sputum, which is the mucus and other materials that are coughed up from the lungs. …

2023年8月3日 · Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or other microorganisms present in a patient’s sputum, …

A sputum culture, or sputum test, is a test that detects bacteria, fungi or other germs in your lungs or airways. Healthcare providers often use sputum cultures to diagnose respiratory infections …

2023年8月15日 · The value and limitations of sputum cultures in patients with suspected bacterial pneumonia as well as the clinical indications for obtaining sputum cultures in such patients will …

2018年3月12日 · When you have a respiratory tract infection or a lung-related disorder, your lungs produce a thick substance known as sputum. This substance can make it hard to breathe, …

2016年4月13日 · This paper reviewed core concepts of interpreting bacterial culture results, including timing of cultures, common culture sites, potential for contamination, interpreting the …

2024年4月30日 · A sputum culture is used to see if there are bacteria or other germs that may cause lung infections or disease, for keeping an eye on certain lung conditions, or to see if …

Routine sputum culture is a laboratory test that looks for germs that cause infection. Sputum is the material that comes up from air passages when you cough deeply. A sputum sample is …