- YBALCT
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Cell Count and Differential
Specimen:
Test Code
YBALCT
Specimen Name
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Cell Count and Differential
Collect
1-Sterile Specimen Container
Submit
5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Refrigerated
Special Handling
Specimen must be labeled with patient name, date & time collected and name of person who collected specimen. Specimen must be received at PSPC the same day of collection.
Specimen must be tested within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen must be tested within 24 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
Syringe with needle attached. Non-sterile or leaking containers.
Stability
Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 24 hours; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Sysmex XN 9000 Series and Cytocentrifuge slide for Wright stained differential
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 89051
Components
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