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… 51b What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you … test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best …
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… Test Overview A rapid sputum tests is used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) when other tests show that a person probably has TB. Rapid sputum tests are also called nucleic acid …
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… Test Overview Sputum is a thick fluid made in the lungs and … the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. You may be asked to cough to provide … to the lungs. Examples include pneumonia and tuberculosis . Symptoms of a lung infection may …
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… Condition Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection … bloody mucus from the lungs (called sputum) for more than 2 weeks. Tiredness and … look at the results of a: Sputum culture . Testing mucus from the lungs (sputum culture) …
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… 51a What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d …
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… Test Overview Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum (mucus) under a microscope to determine … such as pneumonia or inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis , or the buildup of asbestos …
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… 51d What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious … your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means you may have TB … such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of …
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… at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease … duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care … visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I …
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… Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Tuberculosis Bronchitis: Should I Take … Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing Altitude Sickness Anthrax Antibody Test … (MRI) Mediastinoscopy Nicotine Tests Rapid Sputum Tests for Tuberculosis (TB) Sleep …
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… A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus (sputum). The mucus may have drained down the … of pneumonia , bronchitis , sinusitis , or tuberculosis . Chronic lung disease. A … cough is dry. It doesn't produce sputum. A dry, hacking cough may occur toward …
