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Question: My xray ray had a spot now I need a sputum test for Tv how can I make sure the test comes back negative does any vitamins or doing anything the day of the sputum test help me get a clean test result
Brief Answer:
unfortunately not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Unfortunately there is no specific vitamin that can make sputum test to come back negative.
You should give the sputum samples for three consecutive mornings before taking breakfast.
And if you don't have tb bacilus than it will be negative if you have them it will be positive and it is very important for you to be treated in correct manner.
So don't worry and try to be correct with the samples.
Wishes
Dr.Jolanda
unfortunately not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Unfortunately there is no specific vitamin that can make sputum test to come back negative.
You should give the sputum samples for three consecutive mornings before taking breakfast.
And if you don't have tb bacilus than it will be negative if you have them it will be positive and it is very important for you to be treated in correct manner.
So don't worry and try to be correct with the samples.
Wishes
Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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