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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)Comment receiving replies
No..... that's what's troubling me. However, when I was at Rochester, they picked up on the MAC right away -- didn't have to wait -- but said it was very minute. I'm thinking if the lab finds the initial report negative that perhaps they are going ahead with the culture. I will request it the next time I have to take in a sample. I'm assuming the initial report can be negative and the MAC still be there??????
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I don't know that answer. It was my first trip and diagnoses and they just told me right away about it. I just assumed the same way they found MRSA that day.
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Jan, you mentioned that a "minute" bit of MAC showed up in your lungs. From my understanding, every person has a very small amount in their lungs, they just have have a properly working immune system that keeps it in check. I am curious,; how did Rochester pick up on MAC right away?