Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)
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9. Tests for Hemoptysis
If hemoptysis is severe and persistent, physicians perform tests to determine the underlying cause. Tests may include a sputum culture to check for infection, and a chest X-ray, a CT scan, and bronchoscopy help identify other causes. To check for a pulmonary embolism, the physician may order a CT angiography, a lung perfusion scan, and pulmonary arteriography. A lung biopsy may also be done.
A urinalysis may be performed. Bloodwork may include a complete blood count and tests to assess clotting.3Coughing Up Blood By Rebecca Dezube, et al. ‘Coughing Up Blood - Lung and Airway Disorders. Merck Manuals Consumer Version, Merck Manuals, www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/symptoms-of-lung-disorders/coughing-up-blood.,7‘Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis): Causes, Tests & Diagnosis, Treatment.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17696-coughing-up-blood.
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