What Does A Sputum Test Report Showing 10-25 Pus Cells, And GPC In Pairs Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jan 2018

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Question : 10-25 pus cells, greater than 25epithelial cells ipf.few GPC in pairs
No acid fast bacilli seen.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
More details please

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for queries.
What is the sample for this test report, sputum or urine?
Why did you go for testing.
Give details of problem, age, gender and medication.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (59 minutes later)

Sputum test
My sister is suffering with cough from two months.Her age is 47.she admitted in hospital.doctor tested the sputum and x-ray.present .Present levoflax mg used

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No suspicion of TB

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your doctor was suspecting TB, which is not there in this report. It could be bacterial and Levoflox is good.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng