BRONCH LAVAGE FLUID COUNT

Test Code
BALCT


Alias/See Also
LAB1984 CELL COUNT BRONCHIAL LAVAGE 84042


Preferred Specimen
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a sampling of the lower respiratory tract by the instillation and subsequent aspiration of the fluid.


Performed By
Piedmont Atlanta



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