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Test Code BAL Bronch Lavage Quant Culture

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory

Container Name

Sterile Container (STER CONT)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

List Price

$118.00 Identification and susceptibility will be done, as applicable, with an extra charge

CPT Codes

87071

Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Collection Instructions

Submit in sterile container. Transport to lab as soon as possible. Refrigerate if delayed transport.

Clinical and Interpretive

This assay is used in identifying the bacteria responsible for infections of bronchiolar alveolar lavage specimens.

Any microorganism found where no resident flora is present is considered significant and is reported. For specimens contaminated with the usual bacterial flora, bacteria that are potentially pathogenic are identified.