Test Code BALCC/DIFF Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Cell Count/Diff
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile Container
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions:
1. Pooled or aliquot of a bronchoalveolar lavage specimen.
2.Collected by the Respiratory Therapy Department.
3. Deliver to the lab ASAP.
Volume
> 2 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hr
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
Bal
Container
Sterile Container