23450:BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE CELL COUNT
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Hemacytometer cell count and Wright’s stain of cytocentrifuged preparation for nucleated cell differential. |
Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
89051 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Bronchoalveolar (lung) washing. Submit entire specimen to lab. Do not use Cytolite preservative if flow studies may be performed. Refrigerate. |
Handling: |
Send to lab immediately. |
Stability: |
24 hours refrigerated. Unstable ambient or frozen. |
Transport: |
Refrigerate and send to lab immediately. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Frozen specimen. |