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Hi Sue!
I am so glad this subject came up! I have difficulty producing sputum, so I have only been able to supply 2 “testable” specimens this year but they both showed many gram positive cocci and moderate gram negative rods. My pulmonologist said no sign of MAC so I was good. Should I seek out an ID doc?
I mean, I don’t need any more lung trouble!!
Thanks for your help! Dee
Did you know there is a specific test for Pseudomonas? I thought the regular Respiratory culture was used. Apparently there is one used for CF patients called CF Pulmonary culture that is more specific.