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Sputum Culture, Bacterial

January 14, 2020
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Sputum is a thick mucus produced in the lungs. A sputum culture test checks for infections that can cause pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other lung conditions.

Gram Stain

November 9, 2021
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A Gram stain looks for microbes in a sample from a suspected infection, giving preliminary results on whether an infection is present.

Blood Culture

February 11, 2022
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A blood culture is a laboratory test that looks for the presence of germs in the blood. Learn how a blood culture test works and when it may be used.

Pneumonia Testing

November 12, 2021
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Pneumonia is a potentially severe lung infection. Learn about the types of pneumonia and the types of tests that are used to diagnose and monitor the condition.

Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Testing

November 9, 2021
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AFB testing can detect different types of acid-fast bacilli, but it is most commonly used diagnose an active tuberculosis (TB) infection.

A urine culture is used to diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) and to identify the bacteria or yeast causing the infection so it can be treated. A urine culture may be ordered when a person has symptoms such as a frequent urge to urinate and pain and burning when urinating.

Bacterial Wound Culture

February 19, 2020
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A bacterial wound culture is primarily used, along with a Gram stain and other tests, to help determine whether a wound is infected and to identify the bacteria causing the infection.

Influenza Tests

November 9, 2021
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The flu is a respiratory illness triggered by infection with an influenza virus. Our guide explains the types of flu tests and when and how they may be used.