| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Cell Count & Differential, Bronchial Lavage
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
3557
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CTBAL; Cell Count and Differential, BAL
CPT Codes
89051
Includes
Color, Appearance, Total RBC and Nucleated Cell Counts, Neutrophil %, Lymphocyte %, Monocyte /Macrophage %, Epithelial % and Malignant cells if present.
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL Body Fluid in EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Must arrive to performing lab within 3 hours
Do not put on same tracking list as cytology order
Do not put on same tracking list as cytology order
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 hours
Methodology
Microscopic examination
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
No reference range established
Clinical Significance
Evaluation of cell counts and differential on body fluids aid in the diagnosis of systemic disease, inflammation, malignancy, infection, and trauma
