Pneumocystis Carinii (Sputum) Test

Pneumocystis Carinii classified as fungal pneumonia severely affects the health of a person. It primarily hits on people suffering from HIV related diseases. Sputum diagnosis is required for the detection. Sputum is basically a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tracts. Sputum induction for the diagnosis of pneumocystis Carinii is mainly used for the patients who are suffering from ‘acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or in other words AIDS. However, sputum induction is not that effective for people who do not have HIV infection. Sputum samples are collected from the patient and is then sent to the laboratory for detailed study and inspection. The test is also useful for determining respiratory manifestations. It primarily includes tachypnea, dyspnea, cough, and fever.

Sputum induction is required for the diagnosis of pneumocystis carinii in patients suffering from HIV diseases. It is a quick alternative to biopsy. Here the main thing that is required is the sample of sputum. No separate preparation is required for this test. The test can be carried out at a doctor's clinic, test centres or laboratories. The test is conducted by expert professionals having years of experience. Prior to this test, one can simply follow their regular diet routine unless advised otherwise by the doctor or medical practitioner.

This is a very important test when it comes to diagnosis of various diseases. This test is performed by respiratory technicians as per the advice of the doctor. The uses are as follows - It is basically required for the diagnosis of pneumocystis carinii in patients suffering from HIV diseases. The test helps in determining the course of treatment for the patients suffering from diseases related to HIV. It mainly reveals the inflammatory responses of the patients in the lower respiratory tract in comparison with a healthy individual.

One of the ways for diagnosis of pneumocystis carinii is by sputum induction. This test is very effective from the diagnosis point of view. The basic method which this test includes are as follows- Sputum Induction (SI) is performed by respiratory technicians using a standardised technique. Patient needs to cough and provide the sputum which is required. The sputum is then carefully stored in the container and is labelled by the name of the patient on it. The sample containing the sputum is then directly sent to the laboratory for further study. Depending on the results, further action is taken by the doctor or the medical practitioner.