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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
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination
Publication Date:
2004
Format:
Fact Sheet
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32241