A Sputum Culture Test is used to diagnose bacterial or fungal infections in the lungs or airways, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or bronchitis.
Sputum Culture Test
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To collect a sputum sample, cough deeply to produce mucus from the lungs, then spit it into a sterile container provided by your healthcare provider.
No, a Sputum Culture Test is designed to detect bacterial and fungal infections, not viral infections. Other tests are used to diagnose viral respiratory infections.
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