Sputum bacterial smear

Sputum smear bacterial staining test, often used for Gram stain and acid-fast staining, is an important method for bacterial examination of respiratory diseases. Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus, Pneumococcus or Acid-fast bacilli is more meaningful for the diagnosis of corresponding diseases . It makes more sense to see only a single type of bacteria.

Was this article helpful?

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.