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BAL / bronchial lavage - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells

25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top

TestBAL / bronchial lavage - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells
Common AbbreviationBAL
Test typeCytology
Sample typeBronchial lavage
Specimen Container Type25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability
Turnaround Time10 calendar days
LaboratoryCytology, York
Reference Interval
Additional NotesDo not pour any fixative out of the container. If there is not enough space for the entire aspirate, use a second universal.
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