BRONCHIAL WASHING

Test Code
BRW


Preferred Specimen
5 ml(s)


Instructions


Place order in Meditech.  Provide required essential information that includes pertinent clinical history (blank, "none" or "N/A" are not acceptable).  A manual Pathology Specimen Request form can be used when you do not have access to a computer and/or during downtime.  Specimens collected after hours must be refrigerated until processing.  Indicate in the operative procedure to R/O Pneumocystis carinii if applicable




Transport Container


Mucous trap tube






The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.