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Question: I was wondering if you heard of a test called the Sputum Cytology test to screen for lung cancer and if this is an accurate test.
I will like a second opinion from the doctor that answered this question this morning.
Brief Answer:
Yes, I have heard sputum cytology.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, I have experience in sputum cytology report
I am sending sputum cytology in my patients routinely.
It is simple, non invasive and very good screening test for lung cancer.
It is also very accurate.
So false positive results are very less.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have positive sputum cytology report?.
3. Do you have mass lesion on chest x ray?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, I have heard sputum cytology.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, I have experience in sputum cytology report
I am sending sputum cytology in my patients routinely.
It is simple, non invasive and very good screening test for lung cancer.
It is also very accurate.
So false positive results are very less.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have positive sputum cytology report?.
3. Do you have mass lesion on chest x ray?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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