Bronchial Washings / Broncho Alveolar Lavage (BAL)
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
B.A.L in an aseptically produced universal conatiner
Reference Range
NA
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
Specimens are usually examined for all appropriate pathogens including Mycobacteria, Legionella and Fungi. All samples are passed on for Viral investigations. Samples will only be examined for Pneumocystis sp on CLINICAL REQUEST
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample
See Also
SPUTUM CULTURE, INDUCED SPUTUM;LEGIONELLA INVESTIGATIONS ( Legionairres Disease, Atypical pneumonia );MYCOBACTERIA ( AAFB, TUBERCULOSIS );PCP TEST ( Pneumocystis carinii )
Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.
Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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