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BAL Quantative Culture
Test Code6140
Preferred Specimen
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Lower respiratory material by bronchoscopy (brushings, BAL secretions and washings). Source of specimen is required.
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Lower respiratory material by bronchoscopy (brushings, BAL secretions and washings). Source of specimen is required.
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Minimum Volume
"Fluids in a sterile, leak-proof container at room
temperature. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag
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temperature. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag
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Transport Temperature
"Fluids in a sterile, leak-proof container at room
temperature. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag
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temperature. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Ambient: greater than 1 hour. Frozen or refridgerated
