Recommended for Sputum Test: What went wrong?

[zohaahmed1]

I went for my medical examination yesterday and my X-Ray was done twice. Now I've been asked to come back for a Sputum Test to check for TB. I'm really worried because I actually have no symptoms of a TB.

I'm 25, fairly healthy and I workout 4 times a week. The only abnormality I had was a couple of weeks back when I had a chest muscle spasm due to working out and I couldn't breath heavily without feeling a sharp pain in my chest. I got it checked through ECG test and my heart was properly functioning. The doctor prescribed pain killers and I was back to normal within a week or so.

Looking for advice on what could go wrong?

 

[scylla]

I went for my medical examination yesterday and my X-Ray was done twice. Now I've been asked to come back for a Sputum Test to check for TB. I'm really worried because I actually have no symptoms of a TB.

I'm 25, fairly healthy and I workout 4 times a week. The only abnormality I had was a couple of weeks back when I had a chest muscle spasm due to working out and I couldn't breath heavily without feeling a sharp pain in my chest. I got it checked through ECG test and my heart was properly functioning. The doctor prescribed pain killers and I was back to normal within a week or so.

Looking for advice on what could go wrong?

They saw something on the x-ray and want to check it out further.

 

[zohaahmed1]

They saw something on the x-ray and want to check it out further.

Hmm, nothing to worry about?

 

[scylla]

Hmm, nothing to worry about?

I'm not sure I would say that necessarily. It depends what the sputum test finds. It means you need to complete further tests to satisfy and pass the medical.

 

[CanAspirant2018]

I went for my medical examination yesterday and my X-Ray was done twice. Now I've been asked to come back for a Sputum Test to check for TB. I'm really worried because I actually have no symptoms of a TB.

I'm 25, fairly healthy and I workout 4 times a week. The only abnormality I had was a couple of weeks back when I had a chest muscle spasm due to working out and I couldn't breath heavily without feeling a sharp pain in my chest. I got it checked through ECG test and my heart was properly functioning. The doctor prescribed pain killers and I was back to normal within a week or so.

Looking for advice on what could go wrong?

As mentioned above they might have seen something on ur xray. U can just do the sputum test. We have also done it. It will take 6 to 8 weeks to get the result . Once you get the results just upload it if it is negative they will pass ur medical usually within two days.

 

[zohaahmed1]

As mentioned above they might have seen something on ur xray. U can just do the sputum test. We have also done it. It will take 6 to 8 weeks to get the result . Once you get the results just upload it if it is negative they will pass ur medical usually within two days.

6 to 8 Weeks? My deadline to submit documents for ITA is 8th October. What will I do if I don't have the results in hand before my deadline?

 

[navinball]

6 to 8 Weeks? My deadline to submit documents for ITA is 8th October. What will I do if I don't have the results in hand before my deadline?

upload the panel physicians note that you need additional test and when you have it upload through cse webform.

 

[Rizlene]

As mentioned above they might have seen something on ur xray. U can just do the sputum test. We have also done it. It will take 6 to 8 weeks to get the result . Once you get the results just upload it if it is negative they will pass ur medical usually within two days.

Hello, I have a question about the result. Do we have to upload the results in the webform by raising a cse or i'ts the CIC doctor who will send them directly via e-medical ?
thanks in advance

 

[zohaahmed1]

Hello, I have a question about the result. Do we have to upload the results in the webform by raising a cse or i'ts the CIC doctor who will send them directly via e-medical ?
thanks in advance

CIC doctor does it.

 

[Abdul Khan]

Hello, I have a question about the result. Do we have to upload the results in the webform by raising a cse or i'ts the CIC doctor who will send them directly via e-medical ?
thanks in advance

Is there a way to get sputum test results sooner than 8 weeks?

 

[canuck78]

Is there a way to get sputum test results sooner than 8 weeks?

No, it takes that long for cultures to grow.

 

[Abdul Khan]

Is xray required or only sputum test results will work?

 

[canuck78]

Is xray required or only sputum test results will work?

X-rat is also required after 3 months. The 2 x-rays are compared for any changes. No changes is what you want.

 

[Rizlene]

Is there a way to get sputum test results sooner than 8 weeks?

I don't think so. It's a protocol.

 

[canuck78]

I don't think so. It's a protocol.

The cultures need time to grow.