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Specimen Source Codes - Sputum

Known as: Sputum 
National Institutes of Health

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2019
2019
MicroRNAs in sputum specimen as noninvasive biomarkers for the diagnosis of nonsmall cell lung cancer
Background: Nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a serious leading cause of death worldwide. Recently, multiple researches have… 
2016
2016
Determinants of sputum conversion at two months of treatment under National Tuberculosis Programme, South India -
Background: In India, Revised National Tuberculosis (TB) control programme (RNTCP) offers free diagnosis and treatment for TB… 
2010
2010
Computerized analysis of cytology and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in induced sputum for lung cancer detection
Lung cancer results from a multistep process, whereby genetic and epigenetic alterations lead to a malignant phenotype. Somatic… 
2008
2008
Autofluorescence of Mycobacteria as a Tool for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
ABSTRACT The diagnosis of tuberculosis in developing countries still relies on direct sputum examination by light microscopy, a… 
2006
2006
Detection of rpoB gene mutation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum negative specimens by smear and culture
Objective To detect rpoB gene mutation of rifampin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum negative specimens with smear… 
2005
2005
Effects of homogenization of induced sputum by dithiothreitol on polymorphonuclear cells.
Induced sputum represents a useful and non-invasive tool to isolate different cells from the airways. Complete homogenization of… 
2005
2005
Optimization of the conditions for preservation of induced sputum: influence of freezing on cellular analysis.
BACKGROUND Induced sputum (IS) analysis is a noninvasive, valid, and reproducible method for evaluating airway inflammation. It… 
1993
1993
Lack of effect of prophylactic aerosolized pentamidine on the detection of Pneumocystis carinii in induced sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage specimens.
Two independent studies were undertaken to determine the effect of prophylactic treatment with aerosolized pentamidine on the… 
1993
1993
Bacterial pneumonias--evaluation of various sputum culture methods.
With an objective of improving diagnostic value of sputum in bacterial pneumonias, 50 uncomplicated 'community' acquired cases… 
1987
1987
Sputum microbiology in a district general hospital. The role of Branhamella catarrhalis.
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