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Bronchoalveolar Lavage - Cytology

Ordering information:

Cerner Orderable: Cytology Specimen(s).

If ordering other test on the same specimen, pleas order in the same ordering conversation.

Alternate names:
BAL
Laboratory:
Cytopathology
Specimen types:
Broncho-alveolar Lavage
Container types:
Respiratory aspiration potRespiratory aspiration pot
Notes:

Broncho-alveolar Lavage contains material from the lower respiratory tract, please label correctly.

A cell count or fungal stain is only performed if requested.

Result Turnaround Time:
72 hours
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW