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What Do Moderate Epithelial Cells Mean In A Sputum Culture?
My fathers sputum report is suggesting moderate numerous epithelial cells.. about 3 to 4 weeks he is suffering in cough with sputum... but after some treat he is feeling better now... the doctor advises sputum bacterial c/s test... nd now report is showing no such bacteria but show moderate numerous epithelial cells... what does it means?
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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The presence of epithelial cells in sputum culture is normal, don't worry. The normal range is fewer than 10 epithelial cells per low power field.
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The presence of epithelial cells in sputum culture is normal, don't worry. The normal range is fewer than 10 epithelial cells per low power field.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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