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Test Code BFBAL Bronchoalveolar Fluid Differential

Important Note

Only for bronchoalveolar lavage/wash; no sputum.

Performed at Main Campus only.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
EPIC NAME: BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE DIFFERENTIAL

 EPIC CODE; LAB2251

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Medical Center-Miscellaneous Fluid Tests

Specimen Requirements

Specimen should arrive in laboratory immediately after collection.

 

Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar fluid

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 1 hour

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050

Methodology

Impedance