1. Eosinophils
2. Epithelial cells
3. Lymphocytes
4. Macrophages
5. Monocytes
6. Neutrophils
7. Red blood cells
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Daily
Code
P016
Category
NA
Stability Room
2 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
48 hrs
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Giemsa stain, Light microscopy
Specimen
Submit Sputum in a sterile screw capped container OR 2 air dried Smears in a slide mailer. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Usage
Routine examination of sputum is useful in cases of respiratory infections. Colour, volume, consistency & odour are helpful to differentiate between various types of pneumonias. Presence of white blood cells & red blood cells is indicative of different kinds of infections.
Test Name
Price
SPUTUM EXAMINATION, ROUTINE
₹200
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹250