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What Shows If Epithelial Cells Are Greater Than POLYMORPHONUCLEAR CELLS With Regard To Sputum Test?

hi. can i ask about my xray the impression or result was FIBROCALCIFIC OPACITIES SEEN IN THE RIGHT UPPER LUNG CONSIDER PTB OF UNDETERMINED ACTIVITY. i had sputum test and the result was GREATER THAN 25 EPITHELIAL CELLS GREATER THAN 25 POLYMORPHONUCLEAR CELLS NO AFB SEEN/300 VISUAL FIELDS. what does it mean? do i need some more test or that is enough.



Thu, 7 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fibrocalcified opacities on chest x ray is suggestive of old healed inactive lesions due to previous tuberculosis.
And your sputum is also negative for AFB (acid fast bacilli - bacteria causing tuberculosis).
So no need to worry for active tuberculosis.
Larger epithelial cells are seen mostly due to staining and sliding errors while preparing slides.
Nothing to worry about this.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Shows If Epithelial Cells Are Greater Than POLYMORPHONUCLEAR CELLS With Regard To Sputum Test?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fibrocalcified opacities on chest x ray is suggestive of old healed inactive lesions due to previous tuberculosis. And your sputum is also negative for AFB (acid fast bacilli - bacteria causing tuberculosis). So no need to worry for active tuberculosis. Larger epithelial cells are seen mostly due to staining and sliding errors while preparing slides. Nothing to worry about this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.