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Bronchoalveolar Lavage (Cytology)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnosis of malignancy/neoplasia, opportunistic infection in immuno-suppressed patients, interstitial lung disease (differential cell count), and suspected alveolar proteinosis. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| BAL (Cytology), |
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Code:
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CYTN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible.
Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Cytology Fluid (CYTOFLD), |
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Sample Type:
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BAL |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Forward as much fluid as possible to cytology |
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample should be collected at the time of Bronchoscopy.
Indicate any relevant clinical history and any specific investigations required on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample chilled. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Forward as much fluid as possible to cytology |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Cytology |
Anatomical Pathology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8461 |
| Cytology |
Anatomical Pathology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 3512 |
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Last Updated : 14-03-2025 15:40 |