Cell count & differential, BAL-886

Test info

  
Cell count & differential, BAL
  
886
  
89051.3
  
BAL
  
LAB886
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
  

If optimal testing time is exceeded (24 hours), the following comment will be added: “Specimen exceeds optimal time for testing. Interpret results with caution.”

Specimen

  
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
  

Sterile vial/container

  
1.0 mL
  

Submit entire specimen

  

Sterile container

  

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Must be delivered promptly

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  • Clotted samples

Performance

  
AHL – Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Manual count

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Cell

 Range (%)

 Macrophages

 >85%

 Lymphocytes

 <7%

 Neutrophils

 <2%

Billing

  
89051

Tracking

  
03/26/2024