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. 2020 Nov 17;13:1175–1186. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S274193

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Home sputum and throat culture collection flow chart. Sputum culture is ordered by the MD. Nurse coordinator coordinates communication between the lab, the MD, and the Mayland clinic. Patient collects the sputum following instructions in the kit and sends it to the lab via FedEx.

Abbreviations: MD, medical doctor; AFB, acid-fast bacillus; RN, registered nurse; PAR, patient access representative; MRN, medical record number.