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=== BALs don't imply C+S === | === 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. | 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. | ||
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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 | ||
*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 | * rejected specimens are not included in lab counts | ||
* pleural fluid | * pleural fluid | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 7 May 2017
| Data Element (edit) | |
| Field Name: | Sputum_CS |
| CCMDB Label: | not stated |
| CCMDB tab: | not stated |
| Table: | L_Labs_Flowsheet |
| Data type: | integer |
| Length: | integer |
| Program: | CC |
| Created/Raw: | Raw |
| Start Date: | 1988-07-11 |
| End Date: | 2300-01-01 |
| 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.
This field is acquired as part of the DSM data#DSM results we store. It used to be collected manually until 2017-03-17.
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