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Routine sputum culture

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Sputum test
Sputum test
Alternative Names

Sputum culture


What the risks are

There are no risks with this method of obtaining a sample.


Special considerations

Sometimes a gram stain or AFB stain of the sputum done at the same time can help make the diagnosis.


Review Date: 11/16/2005
Reviewed By: Monica Gandhi, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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