Sputum Result

[doublecharles 0]

I had to take the 3-day sputum exam and was told to call on September 7 for the result. Unfortunately, I had a call today from Slec telling me to call on September 14 instead. Does that mean my results are positive?

[C-ma'am 684]

**Post moved from K1 to Philippines. Other people who have gone through the same medical facility may provide better guidance.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

No. It means they are behind and you need to delay your time till the 14th when they will have your results.

[LDRnomore 1]

may I know why you need to do the sputum exam?

[doublecharles 0]

They found a scar in the x-ray. I'm really nervous about the result

[Greenbaum 12,259]

may I know why you need to do the sputum exam?

It's because she may have a specious spot on her xrays and the next step is the sputum test to determine if she has TB.

[LDRnomore 1]

do you have any history of tb?

[LDRnomore 1]

I am in the medical exam stage in the next succeeding week. I am a nurse working in the community, I really don't know how to calm myself regarding my medical. I am very exposed to tb clients since we are the one identifying and giving treatment to them. I am afraid I might acquire the disease too, God pls not. That's why I asked you if you have any history, a scar will developed once you had the disease before. they are going to do the sputum exam to be able to determine if ithe scar is active or not. I did 3 series of xrays this year since it is needed in my employment. the last one is after having a bad cough and asthma. its all normal. I hope in my upcoming medical everything will be ok.