Collection Requirements
Bronchial Alveolar lavage collected in sterile container
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
On request
Reference Laboratory
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.
Fee
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Test code: MISCSO
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