BAL differential
Collection Requirements
Source: BAL
Container: Luki-trap
Volume: 5 mL
Special Instructions
Send to the Lab immediately
Must be processed within 60 minutes of collection
Turn Around Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Availability
STAT
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: BAL
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hal
Adele Hall Lab Section
Hematology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Manual Microscopy
Reference Ranges
The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this specimen type. Interpret results with caution.
CPT
85999