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Lab Tests Done. What Are The Findings In The Report?
this is my lab test result AFB Stain
moderate pus cells
few epithelial cell
no acid fast bacilli seen
national standard scale : 0
but may x-ray resuslt for thrre times is PTB both upper lungs , i need further explaination
cause my work was pending
moderate pus cells
few epithelial cell
no acid fast bacilli seen
national standard scale : 0
but may x-ray resuslt for thrre times is PTB both upper lungs , i need further explaination
cause my work was pending
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Sun, 1 Dec 2013
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Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
As your Sputum report is negative for Acid fast cells And X-ray is showing Tb findings it is suggestive of old infection of lung by Acid fast cells. Currently infection is not in a active stage.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
As your Sputum report is negative for Acid fast cells And X-ray is showing Tb findings it is suggestive of old infection of lung by Acid fast cells. Currently infection is not in a active stage.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
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