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Only count the number of any sputum specimens sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus.
{{DSM data}}
*when a BAL (Bronchial Aspiration and Lavage) is done, and a specimen is sent for bacterial or fungal cultures, then include in count for C+S.  Don't assume when BAL is done that a culture for C&S is sent.  Check the EPR.


Counts not included as sputum for C+S:
{{Data_element
*AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S
| field_name = Sputum_CS
*Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - [[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT)
| CCMDB_tab = Lab
*cytology
| element_description = Contains the number of any sputum specimens (including endotracheal secretions) sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus.
*rejected specimens are not included in lab counts
| in_table = L_Labs_Flowsheet table
 
| data_type = integer
 
| datafield_length = integer
Staff should be counting labs off EPR.  Note, C+S report can take 1-3 days, so keep this in mind when doing your counts.
|data_element_end_date=2017-03-17
| program_collecting = CC
| created_raw = Raw
| data_element_sort_index = 21
}}






=== BALs don't imply C+S ===
When a BAL (Bronchial Aspiration and Lavage) is done, and a '''specimen is sent''' for bacterial or fungal cultures, then include in count for C+S.  Don't assume when BAL is done that a culture for C&S is sent. Check the EPR.


=== not included ===
Counts not included as sputum for C+S:
* AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S
* Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - [[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT)
* cytology
* rejected specimens are not included in lab counts
* pleural fluid






[[Category: Labs]]
[[Category:Labs]]
[[Category: Infection]]
[[Category:Infection (old)]]

Latest revision as of 12:00, 30 July 2025

This field is acquired as part of the DSM data#DSM results we store. It used to be collected manually until 2017-03-17.


 
 
 
 

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Data Element (edit)
Field Name: Sputum_CS
CCMDB Label: not stated
CCMDB tab: Lab
Table: L_Labs_Flowsheet table
Data type: integer
Length: integer
Program: CC
Created/Raw: Raw
Start Date: 1988-07-11
End Date: 2017-03-17
Sort Index: 21
Data Dependencies(Reports/Indicators/Data Elements): No results

Contains the number of any sputum specimens (including endotracheal secretions) sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus.

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BALs don't imply C+S

When a BAL (Bronchial Aspiration and Lavage) is done, and a specimen is sent for bacterial or fungal cultures, then include in count for C+S. Don't assume when BAL is done that a culture for C&S is sent. Check the EPR.

not included

Counts not included as sputum for C+S:

  • AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S
  • Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - Trish Ostryzniuk 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT)
  • cytology
  • rejected specimens are not included in lab counts
  • pleural fluid
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