BRONCHOAVEOLAR LAVAGE - MICRO

Test Code
BAL


Alias/See Also
BAL


Includes
Gram stain; Quantitative Sputum, Fungus Smear;Fungus Culture;Viral Culture; Acid Fast Culture and Smear


Preferred Specimen
Bronchoaveolar lavage


Minimum Volume
4


Transport Container
DAVOL Evacuation container


Transport Temperature
Transport to Lab Immediately
 




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