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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from …
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… Rapid Sputum Tests for Tuberculosis (TB) On this page: Test Overview Test Overview A rapid sputum tests is used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) when other tests show that a person …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 … have TB germs in your body. Most people do not need further testing A positive TST means you may have TB germs in your … further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of your lungs …
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… Sputum Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. You may be asked to cough to provide the sputum … leading to the lungs. Examples include pneumonia and tuberculosis . Symptoms of a lung infection may include …
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… Sputum Cytology On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum (mucus) under a … conditions, such as pneumonia or inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis , or the buildup of asbestos fibres in the …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) On this page: Condition Overview Cause … cloudy, and sometimes bloody mucus from the lungs (called sputum) for more than 2 weeks. Tiredness and weight loss. … will also look at the results of a: Sputum culture . Testing mucus from the lungs (sputum culture) is the best …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink … the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous … are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Screening On this page: Overview Related … Overview The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These … Information Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) Citations Greenaway C, et al. …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink … stay at home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when … on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't … treatment or care. For more information about who needs testing, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: Testing for …
