Sputum Specimens are Often Collected for the Diagnosis Of

Question

Sputum specimens are often collected for the diagnosis of
A) acute pharyngitis.
B) bacterial pneumonia.
C) meningitis.
D) diverticulitis.

Accepted Answer

Sputum specimens are commonly collected to diagnose bacterial pneumonia, as the microorganisms causing the infection can often be identified in the sputum. Sputum specimens are not typically used for the diagnosis of acute pharyngitis, meningitis, or diverticulitis.