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SPUTUM FOR CYTOLOGY
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Test Code
SPUTUM
Alias/See Also
SCYTO
Preferred Specimen
Expectorated sputum, not saliva or nasal aspirates.
Collection: Upon arising, a patient should rinse mouth with water and expectorate a deep cough specimen into specimen container. Secure lid.
5 cc
Collection: Upon arising, a patient should rinse mouth with water and expectorate a deep cough specimen into specimen container. Secure lid.
5 cc
Minimum Volume
3 cc
Instructions
Upon arising, patient should rinse mouth with water and expectorate a deep cough specimen into specimen container. For "sputum X3" ordered, submit three consecutive first morning deep cough specimens (one collected each day for three days)
Transport Container
sterile container
Methodology
