Fluid Examination Routine - BAL FLUID
Also Known As
BAL Fluid Routine Examination, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Microscopy and Culture, BAL Fluid Cell Count and Differen... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Total Cell Count and Differential (macrophages, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, RBCs) per μLMicroscopy - Gram stain, AFB stain, fungal elements... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
BAL FLUID
Preparation
Yes, for a Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid test, which is a type of fluid examination routine, fasting is usually required for several hours before... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BAL fluid and how is it collected?Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is collected during bronchoscopy by instilling sterile saline into a lung segme... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
F13B
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