Sputum Culture Result

[JeNo 0]

I had my medical at St. Lukes but they saw a slight scarring on my chest x-ray and they had me went through sputum smear test for 3 consecutive days,(Sep 15,16,17) after 2 working days I went back for the result and it was negative for TB. As we may all know, even if the smear test came out negative, one has to wait for about 2 more months for the sputum culture result. I was given a specific date when to call the clinic to find out my sputum culture result, it's on Nov. 16, but just less than an hour back I received a phone call, a lady from St. Lukes telling me that the result is ready, but she cannot disclose whatever the result is over the phone, may it be positive or negative. She further told me to come personally since it would be the doctor who would tell me the result, and she didn't tell me to bring anything, a passport or what, she just asked me where I am from.

I didn't expect this call, all I knew is that I was told to be the one to call them to ask about the result...I don't feel nervous, but I was confused...SHOULD i FEEL NERVOUS BY THIS??? Is this alarming?, Do I sense some bad news from this?

And as I was browsing about this, I read somewhere in here that when you got a call from the clinic much ahead of the date given to you usually spells a bad news...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr AM I TB POSITIVE? #######...........

The lady asked me if I could appear on Tuesday next week (Nov. 9) at the clinic since the results are erady, I declined I told her I can't just leave my work anytime, if it could be I would go there on the 3rd week of this month as I am scheduled to call on Nov. 16, she further said I don't have to wait that date given to me, but I insisted I cannot leave my work anytime especially next week. so she then said I just have to call them so they can set appointment for me, that ends our conversations.

I am not nervous but scared lol...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

why does it have to be this hard?

I'm about to give up when I knew I failed in my x-ray, it's too much hassle...

US maybe not for me??? then I'd love to stay in my home country!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[mike and gen 0]

I had my medical at St. Lukes but they saw a slight scarring on my chest x-ray and they had me went through sputum smear test for 3 consecutive days,(Sep 15,16,17) after 2 working days I went back for the result and it was negative for TB. As we may all know, even if the smear test came out negative, one has to wait for about 2 more months for the sputum culture result. I was given a specific date when to call the clinic to find out my sputum culture result, it's on Nov. 16, but just less than an hour back I received a phone call, a lady from St. Lukes telling me that the result is ready, but she cannot disclose whatever the result is over the phone, may it be positive or negative. She further told me to come personally since it would be the doctor who would tell me the result, and she didn't tell me to bring anything, a passport or what, she just asked me where I am from.

I didn't expect this call, all I knew is that I was told to be the one to call them to ask about the result...I don't feel nervous, but I was confused...SHOULD i FEEL NERVOUS BY THIS??? Is this alarming?, Do I sense some bad news from this?

And as I was browsing about this, I read somewhere in here that when you got a call from the clinic much ahead of the date given to you usually spells a bad news...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr AM I TB POSITIVE? #######...........

The lady asked me if I could appear on Tuesday next week (Nov. 9) at the clinic since the results are erady, I declined I told her I can't just leave my work anytime, if it could be I would go there on the 3rd week of this month as I am scheduled to call on Nov. 16, she further said I don't have to wait that date given to me, but I insisted I cannot leave my work anytime especially next week. so she then said I just have to call them so they can set appointment for me, that ends our conversations.

I am not nervous but scared lol...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

why does it have to be this hard?

I'm about to give up when I knew I failed in my x-ray, it's too much hassle...

US maybe not for me??? then I'd love to stay in my home country!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[mike and gen 0]

hello sis. i'm sorry to hear that. but i'm just thinking how come that happened? do you have a cough at the time of your medical? do you smoke? i feel for you. i hope that it's not bad news. god bless sis.

[Robert87 2]

I had my medical at St. Lukes but they saw a slight scarring on my chest x-ray and they had me went through sputum smear test for 3 consecutive days,(Sep 15,16,17) after 2 working days I went back for the result and it was negative for TB. As we may all know, even if the smear test came out negative, one has to wait for about 2 more months for the sputum culture result. I was given a specific date when to call the clinic to find out my sputum culture result, it's on Nov. 16, but just less than an hour back I received a phone call, a lady from St. Lukes telling me that the result is ready, but she cannot disclose whatever the result is over the phone, may it be positive or negative. She further told me to come personally since it would be the doctor who would tell me the result, and she didn't tell me to bring anything, a passport or what, she just asked me where I am from.

I didn't expect this call, all I knew is that I was told to be the one to call them to ask about the result...I don't feel nervous, but I was confused...SHOULD i FEEL NERVOUS BY THIS??? Is this alarming?, Do I sense some bad news from this?

And as I was browsing about this, I read somewhere in here that when you got a call from the clinic much ahead of the date given to you usually spells a bad news...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr AM I TB POSITIVE? #######...........

The lady asked me if I could appear on Tuesday next week (Nov. 9) at the clinic since the results are erady, I declined I told her I can't just leave my work anytime, if it could be I would go there on the 3rd week of this month as I am scheduled to call on Nov. 16, she further said I don't have to wait that date given to me, but I insisted I cannot leave my work anytime especially next week. so she then said I just have to call them so they can set appointment for me, that ends our conversations.

I am not nervous but scared lol...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

why does it have to be this hard?

I'm about to give up when I knew I failed in my x-ray, it's too much hassle...

US maybe not for me??? then I'd love to stay in my home country!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

hey..before i start telling u. please calm down.. I am a nurse. I am not saying that I know the process in st.lukes but I am pretty sure I know what you are talking about.. first things first. the culture and sensitivity may took a month or two, that is correct. now, why we ( medical prof) are doing this? its like planting a seed and till the seed grow, we do not exactly know what it is. Now, if at the earliest possible sign, we know its a mango, then we call it a mango, otherwise, we will have to wait few more months until everything is evident. I am not saying you have TB. i am just telling u a fact. second point, the operator has truly no right, to tell u what is the diganosis. that is beyond their scope of duty and according to the Law, only doctors can tell a diagnosis to the patient, unless with certain circumstances and with proper ruling. third point, if it is tb positive, then so be it. and do not worry. TB IS TREATABLE.!!!! IT MAY Take a little while if you are positive before the visa will be issue. but its actually a win win situation. you wouldnt want to scare the hell ouf of all american people as TB in their country has already been eradicated. and if you go there and have TB, you can imagine the public discrimination u will have., and its for your own good. the reason why we have this medical examination is for physician to determine your current state of health. they are not there to deny you of your visa. and I know, doctors dont want that. all they care is Your health. ..

i hope this helps a little..

[JeNo 0]

hello sis. i'm sorry to hear that. but i'm just thinking how come that happened? do you have a cough at the time of your medical? do you smoke? i feel for you. i hope that it's not bad news. god bless sis.

I have no idea how it happened, as I felt perfectly fine lol,...and no I don't smoke, but second hand smoke sometimes hard to avoid as I associate with people who do smoke...crossing my fingers for the result...huuuuuuhhhhhhh

[JeNo 0]

hey..before i start telling u. please calm down.. I am a nurse. I am not saying that I know the process in st.lukes but I am pretty sure I know what you are talking about.. first things first. the culture and sensitivity may took a month or two, that is correct. now, why we ( medical prof) are doing this? its like planting a seed and till the seed grow, we do not exactly know what it is. Now, if at the earliest possible sign, we know its a mango, then we call it a mango, otherwise, we will have to wait few more months until everything is evident. I am not saying you have TB. i am just telling u a fact. second point, the operator has truly no right, to tell u what is the diganosis. that is beyond their scope of duty and according to the Law, only doctors can tell a diagnosis to the patient, unless with certain circumstances and with proper ruling. third point, if it is tb positive, then so be it. and do not worry. TB IS TREATABLE.!!!! IT MAY Take a little while if you are positive before the visa will be issue. but its actually a win win situation. you wouldnt want to scare the hell ouf of all american people as TB in their country has already been eradicated. and if you go there and have TB, you can imagine the public discrimination u will have., and its for your own good. the reason why we have this medical examination is for physician to determine your current state of health. they are not there to deny you of your visa. and I know, doctors dont want that. all they care is Your health. ..

i hope this helps a little..

Thanks for the input...

Well then, the only way to find out is to show up at St. Luke's...whatever the result is, I wish myself some luck as I have been very unlucky lately...lol...

I't so annoying how come I never had problem with chest x-rays before,I've been working my whole life and I never had problem with x-rays, no not a single one...

I'm walking with contagious disease?fantastic!!! ESTE horrible!!! ;p

[Robert87 2]

Thanks for the input...

Well then, the only way to find out is to show up at St. Luke's...whatever the result is, I wish myself some luck as I have been very unlucky lately...lol...

I't so annoying how come I never had problem with chest x-rays before,I've been working my whole life and I never had problem with x-rays, no not a single one...

I'm walking with contagious disease?fantastic!!! ESTE horrible!!! ;p

chest xray will never confirm tb. but it may help doctors in their diagnosis if it is... hope u goodluck and godbless:)