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Sputum Mycobacteria culture |
| Test |
Sputum Mycobacteria culture |
| Indication |
Diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis or other Mycobacterium sp from expectorated sputum, induced sputum, nastracheal aspiration, gastric aspiration
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| Physiology |
The emergence of M. tuberculosis and M. avium -intracellularae infections complicating the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has been increasing.
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| Normal Range |
No growth
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| Sample |
Sputum, tracheal aspiration, bronchoscopy specimen, transtracheal aspirate.
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| Test Method |
Culture on slective medium - Lowenstein-Jensen and Middlebrook 7H11.
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| Related Tests |
Acid fast stain, Bronchial washing, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Nocardia culture, Sputum culture, Viral culture.
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