Pseudonyms
Bronchial Washings/Respiratory Washings/BAL
Collection Requirements
Bronchial Washings 20-30 mls neat in sterile universal container
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 69321
Test code: BW
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