Mucus tests
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Test results on mucus specimens have until recently taken up to 4 days. Now I'm told it can be up to 10 days. This seems to me too long a time. I am currently waiting with some apprehension . I would however be interested in knowing how common this is. Equally no sample can be submitted without the authorisation of a GP who will issue a label for the phiall. This will entail an appointment. I would really be interested to know what happens in other areas.
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glenda09064 ann93380
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ann93380 glenda09064
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dwilki25 ann93380
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I believe it depends very much what they are testing for. I am tested for Microbacterium Abcessus which can take upto a month and Pseudomonas which is much quicker.
I generally take a sample whenever I go for my appointment at Papworth (uk) and they label it there. They also provide me with labelled sample bottles and postal bags when needed.
Kind Regards
Dave
ann93380 dwilki25
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ron_08501 ann93380
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ron_08501 ann93380
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I’ve never heard of tests taking 10 days.....
dancing_queen ann93380
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I agree, this is far too long to wait. Our GP used to be much quicker but now runs along the same lines as yourself. It is so frustrating when the doctor says you need to be seen as soon as you feel poorly but then have to wait two weeks for an appointment before getting a sample put in to send off, and then the two week wait for the results. I don’t know a way round this at all.
hope you get sorted soon.
Anne
ron_08501 dancing_queen
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pop down to your local Walk In Centre
they will be quicker.
Ron.
ann93380 dancing_queen
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aitarg35939 ann93380
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I don't know where you are, Ann. I'm in the States and generally you must have that test ordered if you want the sterile, coded container. No lab around here these days will accept something else as home kitchens sterilize nothing.
Sputum cultures cannot be speeded up. How long the cultures take depends upon which cultures the doc looks for. Some things grow more slowly than others. They're culturing mine right now & my pulmos nurse warned me that one of the things they're looking at takes a very long time & I won't get any results until they have results on all of the tests.
The doctors & labs are trying to help us. Unless you've been waiting a matter of months, they are not needlessly prolonging sputum cultures.
ann93380 aitarg35939
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70 Years ago this July the NHS was launched -free at the point of entry I.e. Irrespective of how much money you may or may not have in your pocket. We grumble about it like we may do about an old friend.It has stood by us. And I am sure we are all grateful.
aitarg35939 ann93380
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