603 Chest specialist (or chest clinic) investigation and report required for
current status regarding tuberculosis. A recent chest x-ray showed bilateral
fibrosis and nodular opacities. Please include the following information:
Clinical examination findings; Old chest X-rays for comparison(if available)-
Repeat PA image at the completion of cultures – Any previous reports
regarding any treatment of tuberculosis; - Results of 3 current smears and
cultures (Sputum samples taken on 3 different mornings, or other appropriate
specimens as clinically indicated) and cultures for Mycobacterium
tuberculosis(Plus DST where available if cultures are positive). Please exclude
other pathology that could cause the abnormal x-ray findings as described
above.