Laboratory Services

Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-If-you-have-questions-regarding-your-bill-or-would-like-to-make-a-payment,-please-visit-our-Billing-page-by-clicking-"Pay-Online"-at-the-top-of-the-page-For-other-inquiries,-please-call-us-at-509-892-2700

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Synonym(s)	BAL, lung fluid, Bronchial Wash
Test ID	NON-O
Specimen Type	Washing
Specimen Requirements	Cytology fixative in a specimen container
Required Information	Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site.
Stability	Maintain the specimen at room temperature if specimen in fixative. If saline was used, refrigerate until pick-up.
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Unlabeled specimens, Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin) can only be processed as a cell block.
Department (code)	Cytology
Estimated TAT	1–3 business days from receipt
Testing Schedule	Monday–Friday
Retention	Specimen: 7 days. Slides: 10 years
CPT Code(s)	88112 – Monolayer 88305 – Cytology Cell Block
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