Sputum

[watergazer]

How fresh does sputum have to be before you take it for testing?

[sassy59]

Take it as soon as possible ideally. Xx

[Grayjay in reply to sassy59]

My GP said that it can be kept in the fridge for a while.i.e overnight.I suppose it's the fresher the better.

[watergazer in reply to Grayjay]

Thanks Grayjay

[watergazer in reply to sassy59]

thanks for your reply

[dantredan]

I always have 2 or 3 Specimen Pots in my cupboard alongside my C.O.P.D. rescue pack.

If I have an Exacerbation or a change in the Colour, Consitency or Volume of my sputum, I save a sample and pop it into the surgery as soon as possible.

[watergazer]

Thanks for the info.

[ElTope]

My consultant wanted three consecutive days samples and said to store in fridge and take all in at the same time so keep for two or three days.

[watergazer]

Thanks for that