Culture & Sensitivity, Sputum
Sputum culture identifies bacterial pathogens in lower respiratory tract infection.
Why a doctor may order this
To identify pathogens in pneumonia or chronic respiratory infection.
Why you may need this
If you have productive cough, pneumonia, or chronic lung infection — identifies respiratory bacteria.
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