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The sputum culture test really takes 2 months to be completed.

It is a generally a good sign that results are negative when you have completed the 2 months.

But if SLEC will call your mom earlier (before the 2 month period finishes), most likely that sputum result is positive.

So pray that she completes the 2 month waiting period. Good luck.

Thank You for your quick response:) I really appreciate it!

The results were not negative. They just are not positive yet. They have to wait for the culture to grow - 2 monhts - before making that determination that she doesn't have TB.

I see. Good to know. Thank you:)

Hello everyone!

I am petitioning my mom from the Philippines, everything went smooth until she had her medical at St. Lukes Medical Center.

She did her x-ray and they found out that she has some blurred on her chest and because of that she did some further test which is the Sputum Test.

She went to St Lukes for 3 days to do the sputum test and thank God the result was negative. Just when I thought that everything was ok, they told her she needs to wait for 2 more months because of the sputum culture test. They will check to see if any bacteria will grow on her saliva.

So my biggest question, IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A POSITIVE SPUTUM CULTURE EVEN IF ALL HER SPUTUM SMEAR WERE NEGATIVE???

Has anyone experienced this situation and what were the results. Any response will gladly be appreciated! Thanks in advance.