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I Have Some Amount Of Blood In My Sputum In
Question: I have some amount of blood in my sputum in the mornings, (2) lab tests showed
Lab 1 date collected 06/27/2018
White Cells: Many
Epithelial Cells Many
Result 1 Many gram positive cocci in pairs, chains, and clusters
Result 2 Many gram negative rods
Result 3 Many gram negative diplococci
Gram Stain Evaluation:
This specimen is of poor quality and is unacceptable for routine bacterial culture. Many squamous epithelial cells are seen on gram stain evaluation, indicative of oropharyngeal contamination (saliva)
Result 1 KOH/Calcofluor preparation: no fungus observed.
Fungus (Mycology) Culture
Result 2 Candida Lusitania
Some bleeding continues, but less
Lab 2 date collected 08/13/2018
White Blood Cells: None seen
Epithelial Cells Few
Results 1 Moderate number of gram negative diplococci.
Results 2 Few gram positive cocci
Gram Stain Evaluation:
This specimen is of good quality and is acceptable for routine bacterial culture.
Final report
Results 1 Routine respiratory flora
Lab 1 date collected 06/27/2018
White Cells: Many
Epithelial Cells Many
Result 1 Many gram positive cocci in pairs, chains, and clusters
Result 2 Many gram negative rods
Result 3 Many gram negative diplococci
Gram Stain Evaluation:
This specimen is of poor quality and is unacceptable for routine bacterial culture. Many squamous epithelial cells are seen on gram stain evaluation, indicative of oropharyngeal contamination (saliva)
Result 1 KOH/Calcofluor preparation: no fungus observed.
Fungus (Mycology) Culture
Result 2 Candida Lusitania
Some bleeding continues, but less
Lab 2 date collected 08/13/2018
White Blood Cells: None seen
Epithelial Cells Few
Results 1 Moderate number of gram negative diplococci.
Results 2 Few gram positive cocci
Gram Stain Evaluation:
This specimen is of good quality and is acceptable for routine bacterial culture.
Final report
Results 1 Routine respiratory flora
Brief Answer:
Wait for culture results...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on this test results, the sample seems to contain normal bacteria present in the oro-respiratory tract. But before we conclude, it is preferable to wait for full culture results. It usually takes 2-3 days for the results to come. It will guide the doctors to appropriate treatment if any.
In the meanwhile, I would like to know what other symptoms do you have besides blood in sputum. Are you running fever? Are you breathless? Chest Pain? any others?
And how long do you have this problem?
Do you have any known medical conditions?
Regards
Wait for culture results...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on this test results, the sample seems to contain normal bacteria present in the oro-respiratory tract. But before we conclude, it is preferable to wait for full culture results. It usually takes 2-3 days for the results to come. It will guide the doctors to appropriate treatment if any.
In the meanwhile, I would like to know what other symptoms do you have besides blood in sputum. Are you running fever? Are you breathless? Chest Pain? any others?
And how long do you have this problem?
Do you have any known medical conditions?
Regards
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