Sputum Culture at Test Zone Diagnostic Center

A sputum culture is a test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi that are infecting the lungs or breathing passages. The mucus (sputum) coughed up from the lungs is analyzed to find the cause of a lower respiratory infection, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or tuberculosis.

Key Benefits:

• Diagnoses bacterial infections in the lower respiratory tract.

• Identifies the pathogen causing pneumonia or bronchitis.

• Essential for guiding effective antibiotic therapy.