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

Microbiology

Availability

Daily

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item 69321

Test code: BW

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