Should samples taken at bronchoscopy be sent for microscopy and culture sensitivity (MC&S) if no obvious evidence of infection is seen?

D. Meek, V. Joshi, T. Win (Stevenage, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - The role of endoscopy in the diagnosis of lung cancer
Session: The role of endoscopy in the diagnosis of lung cancer
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3214
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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