The only acceptable specimen for sputum to be done anaerobically is a
trans-trachael needle aspirate in order to avoid the numerous anaerobes in
the oral cavity.
If that is not done then an alveolar lavage or a brush would also be
acceptable.
No regular suctioned, expectorated sputum or general broch wash should ever
be set up anaerobically.
--
John Gentile President, Rhode Island Apple Group
yjgent at cox.net RIAG Web page: www.wbwip.com/riag/
"I never make mistakes, I only have unexpected learning opportunities!"
> From: mikerobe999 at yahoo.co.uk (Mike)
> Organization: http://groups.google.com/> Newsgroups: bionet.microbiology,sci.bio.microbiology
> Date: 23 Jan 2003 14:24:17 -0800
> Subject: Anaerobic sputum culture
>> Hi
> Is it valid to culture sputum anaerobically? This has been a source of
> debate for my lab recently. Can anyone give me some evidence based
> information on its validity
>> Thank you
> Mike
