elastic fibers in sputum

It is a colorless or slender, uniform, slender, refraction, and clear outline. It is formed by the detachment of necrotic tissue such as small bronchial wall, alveolar wall or blood vessels. It is found in lung abscess, lung cancer and tuberculosis. Etc., especially in tuberculosis. The detection of elastic fibers is as important for the diagnosis and observation of tuberculosis patients as it is for the detection of tuberculosis. Basic Information Specialist classification: Respiratory examination classification: sputum examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: There is no elastic fiber in the sputum of the normal population. Positive: Elastic fibers indicate the destruction of the lung parenchyma and the formation of cavities in the lungs. They are found in lung abscesses, progressive tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Tips: Anti-acid dyeing solution preparation and staining method, see bacterial test. Normal value There is no elastic fiber in the sputum of the normal population. Clinical significance It indicates that the lung parenchyma is damaged, and there is a cavity in the lung. It is found in lung abscess, progressive tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Positive results may be diseases: lung cancer, tuberculosis, hot cough, precautions 1. The glassware used is soaked in a cleaning solution for 24 hours, then cleaned and dried for use. 2, 24h sputum volume is more, can be mixed after autoclaving, take 10 ~ 20ml sputum for concentration method. 3, should pay attention to prevent saprophytic acid-fast bacilli contamination, so distilled water should be fresh or double distilled water; at the same time pay attention to cross-contamination, that is, only one sample can be taken from one dropper. When the acid-fast bacilli are detected, the mirror oil on the oil lens should be wiped off before checking the next piece. 4, anti-acid dyeing solution preparation and staining method, see bacterial test. Inspection process Sputum check. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks No adverse reactions.

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