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BAL CULTURE, QUANTITATIVE
Test CodeLAB5012 1230102126
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
CULTURE
GRAM STAIN RESULT
GRAM STAIN RESULT
Preferred Specimen
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Instructions
Submit the following:
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
1. 10 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number or date of birth (inpatients: medical record number), date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
1. 10 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number or date of birth (inpatients: medical record number), date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Do not refrigerate.
Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
