What Does The Presence Of Pus Cells And Epithelial Cells In Sputum Signify?
Hi
Good evening
I am from India Kolkata. Today I have received a report of SPUTUM test because last 2 months I have cough. Please see below the SPUTUM test report for 3 consecutive days(all are same)
AFB STAIN MATERIAL - SPUTUM
(SMEAR STAINED BY ZN STAIN FOR AFB)
1. PUS CELLS - PRESENT(+)
2. EPITHELIAL CELLS - PRESENT(+)
3. SECONDARY ORGANISMS - PRESENT(+)
4. ACID FAST BACILLI - NOT FOUND
I understand from the 4th point that it is not Tuberculosis, but understand of point 1, 2 &3.
Can you please tell me what does mean of 1, 2 & 3 if present.
Thanking you in advance for your help
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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What Does The Presence Of Pus Cells And Epithelial Cells In Sputum Signify?