Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cell Count with Differen...
Test Code
BALCT
Description
Collect
Collect BAL fluid in a sterile container without preservative.
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Preferred volume: 2 mL
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send sample Priority Overnight via FedEx in a well insulated container.
Stability
3 hours at RT (15-25°C)
24 hours Refrigerated (2-8°C)
Notes
Please include the volume instilled and the volume recovered.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Microscopy
Reported
4 hours
Department
Core LabSynonyms
BAL Cell Count;LAVCT
Reference Interval
Varies depending on age
CPT Code
89051