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A sputum culture is a test that checks for bacteria or another type of germ that may be causing a respiratory tract infection (an infection in your lungs or airways). Sputum, also known as phlegm, is a thick type of mucus made in your lungs. If you have an infection or chronic illness affecting the lungs or airways, sputum can settle in your lungs, and you may also cough it up
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M10 Sputum Pretreatment Kit NEW is catalogued from public product materials published by SD Biosensor, Inc. Availability: not published on this record. Regulatory status is manufacturer-reported and has not been independently verified. Confirm intended use, compatibility and local registration against official documentation before procurement.
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Research record from Infect Drug Resist, 2026-03-04. PMID 41809936.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) tests check for signs of CMV in your blood, sputum, or other body fluids. CMV is a virus in the herpes family. Other types of herpes viruses include the viruses that cause chickenpox and mononucleosis (mono) .
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Research record from Trop Med Infect Dis, 2026-06-18. PMID 42347553.
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Research record from J Infect Chemother, 2026-03-25. PMID 41895472.
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Legionella is a type of bacteria . When it affects your lungs, it can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease . Legionella tests look for these bacteria in urine, sputum, or in some cases in lung tissue. A blood test may be done to check if you have been exposed to the bacteria, but it cannot diagnose a Legionella infection.
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Molecular detection of M. tuberculosis complex, with or without rifampicin resistance markers.
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Research record from Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia, 2026-05-20. PMID 42221746.
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Research record from BMC Infect Dis, 2026-05-23. PMID 42177424.