Specimen:

Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

1.0 mL

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Comments:

Include pertinent clinical information on the requisition.  CD45 and 
CD3 will also be performed.  A pathologist interpretation is included 
with the results.

Methodology:

Flow Cytometry

Sample
Storage:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Transport
Instructions:

Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

88184, 88185, 88189