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How Should One Prepare For The Sputum Test?

Hi I was diagnosed with ptb, minimal for my xray done 5/13/2011 for my company's annual physical examination. When I went to our company clinic, they pulled up my xray last 6/12/2010 and showed the same results which I was not advised of last year. they ask me to go to the lab for a sputum. What should I do to prepare for this test?
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should do following things for better sputum sample.
1. Drink warm water at night before bed.
2. Do warm water gargles at night before bed.
3. Don't eat anything in the morning.
4. Inhale deeply and then cough from the lungs.
5. Take the sample directly in the container. Don't give saliva.
By all these, you will able to give good quality sputum.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Should One Prepare For The Sputum Test?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You should do following things for better sputum sample. 1. Drink warm water at night before bed. 2. Do warm water gargles at night before bed. 3. Don t eat anything in the morning. 4. Inhale deeply and then cough from the lungs. 5. Take the sample directly in the container. Don t give saliva. By all these, you will able to give good quality sputum. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.