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Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL) for Cytologic Examination*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Pathology Non-GYN Request or use Requisition #3006

Must indicate wash location, i.e. RUL or LLL

PCP evaluation may be added to this request by entering on the requisition or in the Cerner Order Comment Tab.

 

Infectious

Methodology

ThinPrep Microscopic Evaluation, Pap Stain

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Cytopathology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5mL

Fluid from lavage of lung or particular segment of lung

Specimen Collection and Transport

Collect specimen in sterile container: Luki Trap Tube. 

Stable at Room Temperature. 

If collected after hours, please refrigerate. If delay of >12 hours from specimen collection, add up to 30mL of CytoLyt® fluid to container, and refrigerate all portions.

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:30PM

Available as STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 88112