Broncho-Alveolar Lavage (BAL)-Quantitative
- LIS Mnemonic: CRQ
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 30 minutes from collection for accurate colony count
Unacceptable conditions
Transport time exceeds 30 minutes
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
updates daily until final
CPT
87070, 87085
Methodology
Quantitative Culture
Remarks
For use by Pulmonary Division only; unacceptable for anaerobes
Contact Us
- 215-590-2330
- Fax: 215-590-2867
- Contact Us Online