Instructions for Collecting Sputum for TB

This fact sheet explains to patients the reason for a sputum test and contains step-by-step directions for giving a sample of sputum.

Author:

Minnesota Department of Health Tuberculosis Program

Format:

Fact Sheet

Publication Date:

2004

ID:

32235

Audiences

Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Non-U.S.-born persons

Focus Area

TB

Topic

Diagnosis
Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination

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