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Pneumonia-sputum tests |
| Test | Pneumonia-sputum tests |
| Indication | Chronic respiratory infections |
| Physiology | Staphylococcus pneumoniae causes pnuemonia.The sputum sample is the most reliable sample. |
| Normal Range | negative |
| Interpretation | Presence of blood and the yellow or brown colour of the sputum indicates positive test. |
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