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SPUTUM CONTAINER
Sputum test
A sputum culture is done to:
Detect and identify bacteria or fungi that
are causing an infection (such as
pneumonia or tuberculosis) of the
lungs or the airways leading to the
lungs. Symptoms of a lung infection
may include difficulty breathing, pain
when breathing, or a cough that
produces bloody or greenish brown
sputum.
Identify the best antibiotic to treat the
infection (sensitivity testing).
Monitor treatment of an infection.
Sputum sample
A sputum sample is obtained by
coughing deeply and expelling the
material that comes from the lungs into
a sterile cup. The sample is taken to a
laboratory and placed in a medium
under conditions that allow the
organisms to grow. A positive culture
may identify disease-producing
organisms that may help diagnose
bronchitis, tuberculosis, a lung abscess,
or pneumonia.
Normal Results
In a normal sputum sample there will be
no disease-causing organisms present.
What Abnormal Results Mean
If the sputum sample is abnormal, the
results are called "positive." Identifying
disease-producing organisms may help
diagnose:
Bronchitis
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Procedure for Specimen
Collection
1. Explain procedure, gain clients
participation
2. Label container accurately
3. Gargle with water to rinse out your
mouth. Collect right amt. of specimen
at the right time
4. Take deep breaths through your
mouth. Try and cough up mucous
from deep in your chest. You may
need to take several deep breaths
and do lots of coughing.
Procedure for Specimen
Collection
5. Open the jar and hold it close to your
mouth. Spit the mucous into the jar,
without getting any on the outside of
the jar.
6. Screw the lid on tightly, so it does
not leak.
7. Place the specimen in the
appropriate place for pick up.
8. Document/record specimen sent
and anything unusual about the
appearance of specimen