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I took a sputum smear test for afb. report has come as afb not detected. pus cells present 40-45/hpf. what does this mean. i am 52 year old male?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

MGT: The cultures of the sputum will provide additional information. Please see your PCP.

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

I took a sputum smear test for afb. report has come as afb not detected. pus cells present 40-45/hpf. what does this mean. i am 52 year old male?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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