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HelpTest Code BROCT Body Fluid Cell Count, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Minimum Volume: 0.5ml
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: N/A
Reference Values
| Differential Results | |
|---|---|
| Macrophages | >85% |
| Lymphocytes | 10-15% |
| Neutrophils |
≤ 3% |
| Eosinophils |
≤ 1% |
Specimen Stability
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Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Manual
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89050
Reflex Tests
Fluid white blood cell differential will be performed if >5 WBC's present.