- BALCT
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Cell Count and Differential
Specimen:
Test Code
BALCT
Specimen Name
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Cell Count and Differential
Collect
Sterile Specimen Container
Submit
5 mLs
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 24 hours - Must be tested within 24 hours of collection
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported same day as received
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 89051
Components
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Additional Information
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