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Test for bacterial chest infection
Hello, what is the name of the test to confirm bacterial infection in the chest, at lal PathLabs please? Would like to confirm before taking antibiotic
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You can do a sputum CST. But chances are report can be false negative or false positive.
Best option is something called BAL (Broncho Alveolar lavage) but that's an invasive procedure needs to be done under a trained person.
There are other ways to determine if there's a bacterial chest infection present or not.
That's age old history and physical exam.
Doctors have been doing it for centuries.
Find a good clinician near your area.
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Pulmonology consultation
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Don't waste money on self tests.
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Need further detailed history and examination. Kindly do not self medicate antibiotics and connect with a medical practitioner.
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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat
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Visit general physician
Doctor will examine and advise you relevant tests
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If you have productive cough for more than 15 days.always do sputum examination (AFB/general xpert).
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consultation
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consultation.
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The name is
Doctor General Physician.
He will tell you whether you need antibiotics or not.
Dr Lal Pathology will have to do sputum for culture. It will take 4, days.
Remember, you want confirmation about the bacterial chest infection.
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CBC , cxr , crp , esr , sputum examination
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Chest xray pa
Cbc
Esr
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Do CBC ,ESR,CRP
Cxray
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CBC, CRP, sputum culture and sensitivity.
X ray chest pa view/ HRCT CHEST advisable.
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1.CBC -Costs Around 350 Rs
2.CRP - Costs Around 450 Rs
3.Sputum Culture - Costs Around 900Rs
Hope this helped and have a speedy recovery.
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After getting the reports Consult a Doctor for Further Evaluation and Treatment
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If possible Avoid taking antibiotics without Consulting someone.
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Do a CBC , CRP and a chest x-ray if you suspect that it's a chest infection.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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To confirm a bacterial chest infection, tests at Dr. Lal PathLabs include a Sputum Culture, Bacterial Pneumonia Panel (PCR), and Complete Blood Count (CBC).
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You may consult online with me on practo for further treatment.
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Kindly connect will help you.
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Connect
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Dr. Subahana Nazir
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7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please do video consultation on practo to discuss further
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You should visit a nearby physician for further evaluation
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Dr. Savita Thakur
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Need more information, so that every test which is required can be done at once.
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Do connect
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sputum for afb , gram stain .
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
CBC test
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Cbc
X ray chest pa view
Crp
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Cbc,crp ,x ray chest
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Sputum culture
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Cbc
Crp
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
There are many. Depends on history
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
Get blood test cbc , sputum examination,check x ray
Connect will guide you
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