Test Code LAB1876 Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Panel, Flow Cytometry
Additional Codes:
BAL PANEL, FLOW CYTOMETRY
Includes:
Flow cytometric quantitation of CD3, CD4 and CD8 Lymphocytes
Collection:
Specimen: BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) fluid
Container: Sterile Container
Volume: 10 ML (Minimum 3mL)
Storage Instructions:
Storage: refrigerated
Send to lab as soon as possible after collection
Turnaround Time (TAT):
Results reported day after testing
Test Availability:
Monday – Friday, 7:30am- 5:00pm