Adult bronchiolitis laboratory findings
However, the following laboratory investigations may be helpful in the diagnosis of adult bronchiolitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with adult bronchiolitis. However, the following laboratory investigations may be helpful in the diagnosis of adult bronchiolitis, complete blood count, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, blood culture, rapid viral antigen testing, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, urine analysis, sputum analysis, CSF analysis and culture.
Laboratory Findings
- There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with adult bronchiolitis.
- However, the following laboratory investigations may be helpful in the diagnosis of adult bronchiolitis:
- Complete blood count
- White blood cell count
- May show left shift indicating a co-existing bacterial infection or pneumonia
- C-reactive protein
- Indicates an infection
- Blood culture
- For identification of pathogen
- Rapid viral antigen testing
- To rule out respiratory syncytial virus
- Arterial blood gases
- Pulse oximetry
- Analyze oxygen saturation
- Urine analysis
- Sputum analysis
- CSF analysis and culture