Specimen source | Sub-total N (%) | Total N (%) |
---|---|---|
Pulmonary | ||
 Sputum | 1519 (75) | 1777 (87.7%) |
 Broncho alveolar lavage | 195 (9.6) | |
 Lung biopsy | 39 (1.9) | |
 ETT aspirate | 12 (0.6) | |
 Pleural fluid | 12 (0.6) | |
Extra-pulmonary | ||
 Skin/soft tissue | 96 (4.7) | 249 (12.3%) |
 Blood/sterile sites | 138 (6.8) | |
 Lymph node | 15 (0.74) |