Karius Focus, Bronchoalveolar Lavage

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Karius Focus, Bronchoalveolar Lavage-994

Restricted to Allina Health infectious disease clinicians

Test name:

Karius Focus, Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

KBAL
BAL mcfDNA
BAL microbial cell free DNA
BAL next generation sequencing
BAL mNGS
BAL metagenomics
BAL metagenomic sequencing

Useful for:

Detection of microbial cell-free DNA from over 500 bacteria, fungi, parasites, and DNA viruses known to cause lung infections in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid

Specimen type:

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect specimen in clean, leak proof container

Processing instructions:

In a biosafety cabinet and within 12 hours, transfer 1.5 mL specimen to a sterile, freezable tube
Place tube in a separate sealed plastic bag
Freeze

Transport container:

Sterile, freezable tube

Transport and stability:

Frozen - 6 months

Reason for rejection:

All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability
Specimen trap collection containers (with suction catheters attached) will be rejected

Performing lab:

Karius Laboratory via Mayo Clinic Laboratories (KBAL); R-NX

TAT:

3 - 7 days

Method:

Metagenomic Sequencing

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87999

Date created:

02/18/2026

Review date:

02/18/2026