Microbiology Laboratory

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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Broncho-Alveolar Lavage (BAL) - Qualitative

  • LIS Mnemonic: CRD

    Collect

    Bronchial lavage in a sterile leak-proof container

    Volume Required

    1mL

    Minimum Required

    1mL

    Transport

    Send to laboratory immediately at room temperature

    Stability

    Up to 2 hours after collection

    Unacceptable conditions

    Refrigerated specimens

Days Performed

Daily

Reported

Updates daily until final

CPT

87070

Methodology

Culture

Remarks

If AFB testing also required optimal specimen submittal is 1 to 4 mLs. Not acceptable for anaerobes

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