Get Quick Sputum Test with Affordable Price in Kolkata – Accuhealth Diagnostics

A sputum culture test checks for bacteria or another type of organism that may be causing an infection in your lungs or in the airways leading to the lungs. Sputum, also known as phlegm, is a thick type of mucus that is made in your lungs. You can cough sputum if you have an infection or chronic illness affecting the lungs or airways.

Sputum is not like your spit or like your saliva. Sputum contains cells from the immune system. These cells help fight the bacteria, fungi, or other foreign substances in your lungs or airways. The foreign materials are trapped by the thickness of sputum. This allows cilia or tiny hairs in the airways to push it through the mouth and be coughed out.

Sputum test price varies from location to location. Sputum test price in Kolkata is usually around Rs. 550.

Given below are the sputum test costs in our three centres.

The Different Colors Of Sputum

Sputum can be of several different colors and the colors can help identify the type of infection you may have or if a chronic illness has become worse:

Clear – This usually means that no disease is present but large amounts of clear sputum may be a sign of lung disease.

White or gray – This is considered to be normal and an increased amount may also mean lung disease.

Dark yellow or green – This often indicates bacterial infections like pneumonia.

Yellowish-green – Sputum is also common in people with cystic fibrosis which is an inherited disease. This disease causes mucus to build up in the lungs and other organs.

Brown – This often shows up in people who smoke which is also a common sign of black lung disease. Black lung disease is a serious condition. This can happen if you have long-term exposure to coal dust.

Pink – This may be a sign of pulmonary edema and is a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the lungs.

Red – This may be an early sign of lung cancer which may also be a sign of a pulmonary embolism. This is a life-threatening condition in which a blood clot from a leg or other part of the body breaks loose and travels to the lungs.

Sputum Culture Test At Affordable Cost With AccuHealth Diagnostics

At AccuHealth Diagnostics, our sputum test cost is quite affordable. Accuhealth is known for providing quick reports right on time to help our patients with speedy recovery. We have highly trained staff members and multiple ways of providing test reports – via SMS, Website, in-person and doorstep reports. If you are looking to book a sputum culture test at an affordable price, you can get in touch with us by filling a lead form or submitting a query through Chat messenger or by calling us on toll-free number or any of our centre numbers.