Microscopic and baceriologic analysis of expectorated sputum
Murray PR;Washington JA;;
mayo clinic proceedings1975Vol. 50pp. -
271
pr1975mayomicroscopic
Abstract
Samples of expectorated sputum were examined grossly and microscopically to determine their suitability for bacterial cultures. Microscopically, specimens were categorized according to the number of leukocytes and squamous epithelial cells (SEC) observed under low-power (times 100) in a Gram-stained …