Gram Stain - BAL Fluid
Test Code
G12B
Also Known As
#1) BAL Smear Audit #2) Lower Respiratory Gram Stain #3) Alveolar Wash Microbiology #4) Deep Lung Smear Study #5) BAL Direct Microscopy #6) Bronchoscopic Fluid Audit #7) Pneumonia Smear Screen #8) BAL Pathogen Mapping #9) Lung Infection Cytology #10) Alveolar Lavage Smear Baseline #11) Intrapulmonary Gram Study #12) BAL Microflora Analysis #13) Rapid Pulmonary Smear Screen #14) Bronchial Wash Gram Audit #15) Standard BAL Gram Protocol
Test Parameters Included
1. SAMPLE TYPE 2. MICROSCOPY 3. PUS CELLS 4. EPITHELIAL CELLS 5. GRAM POSITIVE COCCI 6. GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI 7. YEAST CELLS 8. FUNGAL ELEMENTS 9. Oth... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy : The BAL fluid is centrifuged to concentrate the cells and microorganisms. A thin smear is then prepared on a slide and subjected to the *... Read more
Sample Required
BAL FLUID
Preparation
* **Collection Method:** This sample is collected by a Pulmonologist during a bronchoscopy procedure. * **Antibiotic Note:** Ideally, the lavage shou... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
#1) Why does the report take 24 hours? BAL fluid is a complex sample; the processing and detailed microscopic review by our senior pathologists ensure... Read more
Test Description
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