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Abnormal sputum
- If the sputum sample is abnormal, the results are called "positive." Identifying bacteria, fungi, or viruses in the sputum may help diagnose the cause ...
- ... no bacteria were seen in the sample. The sputum is clear, thin, and odorless.
- ... symptoms do you have? The provider usually discovers abnormal breath sounds. You may not even notice them. The following tests may be done: Analysis of a sputum sample ( sputum culture , sputum Gram stain ) Blood tests ( ...
- ... if symptoms are severe or you have an abnormal immune system) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential Chest CT scan Chest x-ray (might show a lung infection or pneumonia) Sputum culture (this test often does not show the ...
- ... lung that cannot be accurately detected by a sputum culture . The procedure may find the following things, such as: Abnormal secretions Abnormal lung tissue Abscesses Blockage of the ...
- ... feed material (if being fed artificially) in your sputum ... percussion) helps the provider listen and feel for abnormal sounds ... ) X-rays or CT scan of the chest Sputum culture Swallowing tests
- Abnormal results may be a sign of a fungal infection. Such infections include: Aspergillosis Blastomycosis Coccidioidomycosis Cryptococcosis Histoplasmosis
- The health care provider will hear abnormal lung sounds such as ... X-ray of the chest Complete blood count CT scan of the chest
- ... and travel history. The physical exam may reveal: Abnormal breath ... culture and stain Lung biopsy Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar ...
- ... hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) . These people often have abnormal blood vessels in many other parts of the body. Fistulas also can be a complication of liver disease or lung injury, although these causes are much less common.