Sputum C+S: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
mNo edit summary |
Ttenbergen (talk | contribs) can this be generalized? |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Only count the number of any sputum specimens sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus. | Only count the number of any sputum specimens sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus. | ||
=== Procedure vs processed Lab === | |||
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. | |||
{{discussion}} | |||
I assume this applies to similar other procedures, would it be right to phrase this more generally? Ttenbergen 15:11, 2015 April 16 (CDT) | |||
=== not included === | |||
Counts not included as sputum for C+S: | Counts not included as sputum for C+S: | ||
*AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S | *AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 16 April 2015
Only count the number of any sputum specimens sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus.
Procedure vs processed Lab
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. Template:Discussion I assume this applies to similar other procedures, would it be right to phrase this more generally? Ttenbergen 15:11, 2015 April 16 (CDT)
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
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.