I was diagnosed with TB of the knee, should I still need sputum test?  I did gold tests and is negative, my xray was clear 8 months ago.  Now the social worker wants sputum.  I think it is unnecessary since I am taking the 4 drugs since a week now.
Howell come to ChatDoctorIf this is extra pulmonary tuberculosis then no need for sputum examination unless have some symptoms or just to rule out the possibility of this some time it is being done on routine basis also, and if this is being suggested then it is nothing to lose, hope this information helps, take care.