SPUTUM ROUTINE AND MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION

A diagnostic test that involves examining a sputum sample under a microscope to detect the presence of pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi, or parasites, in respiratory infections.

Also known asSputum Smear Examination Sputum Smear Examination

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

12 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
SPUTUM ROUTINE AND MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION includes 12 parameters

  • Colour
  • Consistency
  • Blood
  • Quantity
  • Appearance

  • Total Cells
  • Epithelial Cell
  • Pus Cell
  • Red Blood Cell

  • Gram Stain
  • Afb Stain
  • Remark

Test code

10408

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
PusPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 10 ML
SputumPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 10 ML

Specimen stability information

Sputum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

SPUTUM ROUTINE AND MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION

300