Made from medical-grade, transparent, non-toxic plastic (usually polyethylene or polypropylene).
Sterility: Typically provided in sterile, single-use packaging.
Cap Design: Screw-on or snap-fit caps ensure secure sealing to prevent leakage or contamination.
Tubing: Comes with a flexible suction tube (often with two ends—one to the patient, one to the suction system).
Graduation Marks: Clear volume markings for accurate measurement.
>> Purpose
Tuberculosis Testing: For patients suspected of having tuberculosis, sputum containers are used to collect multiple samples, which are then analyzed for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for TB.
Cancer Screening: Sputum containers can also be used to collect samples for testing for lung cancer, as the presence of abnormal cells in the sputum may indicate malignancy.
