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NTMs in sputum samples: is it really reliable for therapy monitoring?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 11 6:08pm | Replies (14)
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@sueinmn

I'm not an expert on this, but my Pulmonologist asks for 2 samples, from 2 separate days, every time to guard against transient mycobacteria or sample contamination giving a "false positive"

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wolfplanetzero | @wolfplanetzero | Nov 9 1:35pm

In my case, after testing positive for a rare NTM, and after they did susceptibility testing, my new ID doctor asked for three more sputum samples on separate days, one first thing in the morning and the other two whenever, before starting antibiotics. Super nasty productive cough and low-grade fevers are the main symptoms. Went to the ER due to coughing madness, but they only offered Robitussin. Fun times.

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mary80 | @mary80 | Nov 9 3:24pm

@sueinmn and have you ever found two conflicting results?

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