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*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. | *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 | 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 | ||
*Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - [[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT) | *Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - [[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT) | ||
Revision as of 17:59, 21 October 2014
Only count the number of any sputum specimens sent for "culture and sensitivity" for bacteria or fungus.
- 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:
- 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
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.