Department:
Cytology
Laboratory:
Cytology
Tube Colour:
Yelllow Top Universal
Pseudonyms:
Bronchial washings, Bronchioalveolar Lavage (BAL), Tracheal Trap washings, Respiratory washings
Test Code:
Cyto
Availability:
Weekdays
Collection Requirements:
Min.10 ml to Max. 50ml. For optimal results >10ml is required.
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Fee:
Medicare rebatable
Reference Range:
Notes:
As these samples are often shared between departments, Cytology recommends that samples are split at time of collection. For optimal results at least 10ml of sample is required.