General
Synonym/Acronym:
N/A.
Common Use:
To identify cellular changes associated with neoplasms or organisms that result in respiratory tract infections, such as Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly P. carinii).
Specimen:
Sputum (10 to 15 mL) collected on three to five consecutive first-morning, deep-cough expectorations.
Normal Findings:
(Method: Macroscopic and microscopic examination) Negative for abnormal cells, fungi, ova, and parasites.
Cytology, Sputum has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
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