Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Bronchoalveolar Lavage ( Cytology)

Synonyms

BAL

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

If microbiology is required on the specimen that must be done first.

Pre Testing Requirements

If BAL cell count/ cell differential is requested. Please label request form with a 'Green Sticker' located in endoscopy theatre rooms/ available on request from the cytology lab. Alternatively indicate volume instilled, returned and sent on the request form.

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Send fresh sample to cytology as soon as possible.

Test Information

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3hrs - 4 day

Method

Manual Technique

Electronic Information

Registration Code

BROA

HL7 mapping code

$BROA