Sputum Examination Routine Test and Its Price in India

The routine examination of sputum (saliva + mucus) is important to diagnose problems related to respiratory health. Bacterial infections cause different kinds of respiratory system diseases such as pneumonia, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc. The sputum examination routine is crucial to diagnose respiratory tract diseases and their severity.

Doctor orders this examination to recognize the bacteria or fungus that causes infection in the respiratory tract.

Why is Sputum Examination Routine Done?

• To the patient with acute or Severe levels of respiratory system disorders
• To detect the disease caused by a bacterial or fungal infection
• If an indication of lungs related issues such as increased breathing rate, breathing noisily, cough, lingering chest pain, chronic mucus, etc.
• To spot the bacteria causing infection to the lungs.

Preparation

The night before the test, intake the maximum amount of water 

Sample Type Required

>>Sputum 

Procedure

>>To sputum sample is collected via coughing.
>>If not able to cough properly, then it will be collected via aspirating from the respiratory tract.

Side effects

>>You may experience little discomfort from the coughing.

Result

>>The colorless and odorless sputum is a sign of no respiratory disease is present.

In abnormal results, the sputum sample may contain blood, bacteria, fungus, odor, etc. It is a sign of respiratory tract diseases like pneumonia, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, lung abscess, etc.