Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Cytology

Testing Laboratory

Department

Cytology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NGYN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

9032

Laboratory Handling

Transport

The specimens should be transported immediately on ice.

Sample Stability

Refrigeration of fresh specimens may temporarily preserve cells by slowing their metabolic processes.

Synonyms

Cytology, BAL

Turnaround Time

5 days

80% reported within 5 working days, we follow the RCPA guidelines.

Specimen Type

• N/A

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Prompt transport to the laboratory are required.

Test Method

Cytospin preparation and Papanicolao & Diff Quik staining, and cell block preparation if required.

Limitations / Interference

Preservation of morphological quality is dependent on transport temperature.

The Oil Red O test for fat-laden macrophages has been discontinued and is no longer available.

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