BODY FLUID(BRONCHIAL)

Message
HEMATOLOGY


Test Code
BF BRONCHIAL


Alias/See Also
BODY FLUID BAL, CELL COUNT BAL


Includes
CELL COUNT(BRONCH), DIFF COUNT(BRONCHIAL)


Preferred Specimen
BRONCHIAL LAVAGE


Minimum Volume
2-4 MLS


Instructions
COLLECT KIT#2 PLASTIC SCREW TOP STERILE CONTAINER FROM LAVAGE KIT.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE-STERILE


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA HEMATOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5521, 5523



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