Cell count & differential, BAL

Alphabetical Test listing

Cell count & differential, BAL-886

Test name:

Test number:

886

Excellian order number:

89051.3

Abbreviation:

BAL

Alternate names:

LAB886
Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Limitations:

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 type:

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Sterile container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Must be delivered promptly

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL – Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Manual count

Reference ranges:

Cell	Range (%)
Macrophages	>85%
Lymphocytes	<7%
Neutrophils	<2%

CPT codes:

89051

Date created:

03/26/2024