Specimen Type
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to ViraCor (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.1-0.2 mL Brochoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Test Volume Required
0.2 mL Brochoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Brochoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Comments
ViraCor test code: 1700 (1709). Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
87449
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL
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