Sputum test may be recommended by your doctor if you have continuous cough. Usually, it is done to find out if the patient has an active TB (Tuberculosis). See the price of TB sputum test today.
Price of Sputum Test
The sputum culture test price in the Philippines can range from Php 750 to Php 3,500 or more. Hospitals and diagnostic centers may have different prices. However, the price rate may depend on the kind and number of tests.
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In some government hospitals that specifically treat TB, the test may be cheaper or sometimes free of charge for qualified patients. You may inquire from your LGU is this is available.
Hospitals with Sputum Test
Almost all major hospitals in the Philippines have a dedicated sputum test service. You may inquire this from the laboratory department and ask for a schedule and price. In diagnostic centers, the test is also widely available at an affordable price.
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Bernardino General Hospital
Capitol Medical Center
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
Qualimed
Fe Del Mundo Hospital
Metropolitan Hospital
Chinese General Hospital
St. Luke’s Quezon City and BGC
Makati Medical Center
PGH
Philippine Heart Center
Medical City
Cheap Sputum Test Clinics
Stand alone diagnostic clinics may offer a cheap price for sputum test. You may present the prescription of the doctor to avail it. The rates may change if you have discount benefits.
HMO Price
Sputum test and other laboratory exams may not be covered by health cards. In most cases, they can only cover expenses for check up, confinement and even surgeries.
What is Sputum Test
It is a test wherein the patient’s sputum is cultured to see if there are any infections in the lungs and other respiratory parts. It may be used to identify bacterial, fungal or virus infections.
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How to Give Sputum
Sputum may also be referred to a phlegm that comes out from your lungs. You need to produce the sputum and put it into the container that the hospital staff will give you. There should be enough amount of sputum for the test.
It is important that you give the sputum sample to the medical staff within 1 to 2 hours only. This is the recommended time frame so that accurate results will be obtained.
Is Sputum the same with Saliva?
Sputum is a mucus that comes from the lungs and is different from saliva. You need to cough it out from deep your lungs and throat. A sample with saliva only will not be useful for the sputum test.
Price Discount for Seniors
Senior citizens may avail of a lower sputum test price. Simply provide the staff with your ID and get up to 20% discount for the price rate. HMO health cards may also cover the price but you need to confirm this first with your provider.
Release of Results
The result of the sputum test will be provided to you at a set date. In most hospitals, your results may be available after 3 working days. However, some centers may provide the results within the day after a few hours.
References: Healthline, WebMD
Last Updated on October 22, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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