lubzy wrote:Hi
Has anyone had to go back after an initial TB chest x-ray for a sputum test? If so, can you shed some light on how long the process takes? I have read online that the lab can take several weeks to return the results?
Many Thanks
In case of abnormal chest X-ray findings,or other clinical reasons for concern,additional diagnostic procedures may be needed.
Initially,this will include the collection of sputem smears for testing.
Normally this will take three to four working days,after the chest X-ray
examination.
If clinically indicated this may include culture test on the sputem samples,
which may take EIGHT weeks.(In a very small proportion of cases,where
the sputem culture becomes contaminated,this process may take longer).
