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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2001, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (1): 52-53.

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The relatonship between the examine results of acid-fast basillus of the sputum collected in different time in 2936 specimens

WANG Jin,HUANG Ting lin.   

  1. Tuberculosis Control Centre of Yichang county,Hubei 443100
  • Online:2001-01-10 Published:2001-11-03

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the influence of the sputum collected in different time on the determination of acid fast bacillus.Methods The sputum specimens were dyed with the Ziehl Neelsen anti acid dyeing method,and observed with the microscope.The positive rate and the distributing of various sputum time are studied.Results The positive rate of 2946 sputum specimens varies evidently in the morning,at night,or any time.The distributing of 462 smear positive in the morning,at night,or any time have great importance.Conclusion The sputum collected in different time has a great influence on the positive rate of acid fast bacillus.The determination of morning sputum should be emphasized.

Key words: Tuberculosis,pulmonary, Microscopy, Acid Fast bacillus