Sputum processing methods and outcomes in sputum eosinophils
- 1. Sputum processing method for: a) entire sputum; and b) selected sputum.
Leader of the Working Group: A. Efthimiadis , A.
Spanevello et al. Eur Respir J 2002;20:19s-23s
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Editor's Notes
- Sputum processing method for: a) entire sputum; and b) selected sputum. DTE: dithioerythritol; DTT: dithiothreitol; TCC: total cell count; DCC: differential cell count. #: see appendix.