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*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) | ||
*cytology | *cytology | ||
*rejected specimens are not included in lab counts | |||
Revision as of 15:32, 5 January 2015
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
- 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.