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Which Labs tell you subspecies and load for MAC

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 26, 2023 | Replies (11)
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@cynthia69

Hi Dee,

I wrote to LabCorp and they did not answer me. I went to a LabCorp facility very close to me and the lady there said to call to call client services. I called client services and the person looked at the test they provide and he said they only go as low as species, not subspecies.

I am still trying to find a lab besides Jewish Health who test for subspecies and load.

Best,

Cynthia69

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Oct 26, 2023

Hi @cynthia69. I saw my pulmonary folks on Tuesday. I asked about sputum testing. Below is my question and the response by the nurse practitioner.

Do they check sputum for subspecies and colony counts? CRNP said they check for chronic bronchial, MAC and fungus. They usually get if it's low, moderate or high. It doesn't change specific treatment as long as patient is feeling well, imaging is stable... If anything changes, i.e. difficulty breathing, more fatigue... Typically they like to do a CT yearly just to see if there are any significant changes.

Hope that is helpful. Faye

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