Induced sputum collection: Preparing and Recovering
By Dr. Thomas Kim, MD · · Laboratory Medicine
Our Laboratory Medicine team put together this overview of induced sputum collection for patients and families.
About this topic
Topic: induced sputum collection. A technique to collect sputum by inhaling hypertonic saline through an oxygen mask in order to induce sputum.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.