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Has anyone experienced numerous false negative sputum sample results before they found the right Doctor/Laboratory?

Latest Activity: April 15, 2021
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Many Pulmonogist have their favorite labs. I would ask to repeat the lab if your doctor feels that you have the symptoms of an NTM infection and other infections are ruled out. Culture and sensitivity tests are not inexpensive, approximately $500.00 or more in many labs. Hence, it is best to go to the preferred lab. Please keep us posted

Latest Activity: April 15, 2021
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K

Mine are always normal flora.

Latest Activity: April 19, 2021
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