Bronchioalveolar Lavage (BAL) for Cancer Evaluation
Order form: Epic Req
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Cytopathology
Cytopathology
5222 RCP
356-2517
Specimen(s):
Bronchioalveolar Lavage
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Deliver fresh to the lab in a clean, secure container labeled with patient name, hospital number, and specimen source. After 1700 daily, weekends and holidays, deliver to Specimen Control (6240 RCP).
Turn Around Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
Epic code: LAB8241
 
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Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery