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Test Code LAB5001BW Cytology Bronchial Washing / Brushing / Lavage

Specimen Requirements

BAL, Bronchial Washing, Bronchial Brushing
Follow standard aseptic collection procedures. Washings/lavages must be submitted fresh to BAH Lab.
Brushings should be clipped, submitted in sterile container with at least 10 mL sterile isotonic saline to cover the brush.
Any amount of washing/lavage specimen up to 100 mL is acceptable.
Collect specimen in Sterile screw cap container or Lukens Trap container.
Off-Site Specimen Processing
Refrigerate specimen following collection. Transport with coolant pack; avoid freezing.
Specimen Transport
Place patient labeled specimen inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen to laboratory within 4 hours of collection.
Non-EPIC clients: Transport in cooler with Non-Gyn order, patient demographics and billing information.
Unacceptable Criteria
Unlabeled specimens.
Specimens with added fixative or anticoagulant.

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 18-28°C 4 hours
Refrigerated 2–8°C 3 days
Frozen <0°C Not acceptable

Additional Information

Order and labels must include patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name, pertinent clinical history and billing information.

Test is only performed Monday-Friday, 0800-1630

Synonyms

CB Non-Gyn Cytology, Lung, Bronchus, Bronchial Washing, Bronchial Brushing, BAL , LAB5001, Cytology

Department

Cytology