Methodology for Sputum Induction and Laboratory Processing

The technique of sputum induction and processing is a recognized non-invasive method allowing the collection and analysis of cells from the airways, which is interesting in various respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic cough, or idiopathic pulmonary...

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Published in:Journal of visualized experiments 2017-12 (130)
Main Authors: Guiot, Julien, Demarche, Sophie, Henket, Monique, Paulus, Virginie, Graff, Sophie, Schleich, Florence, Corhay, Jean-Louis, Louis, Renaud, Moermans, Catherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
airways
Cardiovascular & respiratory systems
Human health sciences
Humans
Induction
Laboratories
Medicine
Sciences de la santé humaine
Sputum
Sputum - chemistry
Systèmes cardiovasculaire & respiratoire
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Summary:The technique of sputum induction and processing is a recognized non-invasive method allowing the collection and analysis of cells from the airways, which is interesting in various respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic cough, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This technique is well tolerated, safe and non-invasive, but is currently limited to research services and specialized centers in clinical practice because it is technically demanding, time-consuming, and requires trained staff. The success rate of sputum induction and analysis is about 80%. Here, we describe the induction and laboratory processing of sputum samples. Sputum is induced by inhalation of hypertonic or isotonic saline with salbutamol. For the processing, we use the whole sputum technique. Dithiothreitol (DTT) is used to allow mucolysis of sputum samples. The primary aim of sputum processing is to obtain a differential cell count to study the cell types present in the airway lumen. Additional analyses may also be performed on sputum supernatant and sputum cells, which may allow further investigation into inflammatory processes and immune mechanisms. Examples include studying mediators in sputum supernatant and performing a large spectrum of analysis on sputum cells such as flow cytometry, genomics, or proteomics. Finally, representative results of sputum analysis in healthy controls, asthmatics, and COPD patients are presented.
ISSN:1940-087X
1940-087X
DOI:10.3791/56612