Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| BAL48 | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Bronchoalveolar Lavage CD4/CD8 Ratio | ||
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| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 2 - 4 days | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
| This panel can be useful to differentiate sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis from other causes of interstitial lung disease. | ||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Preferred Collection Container: Sterile Container Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Desired Specimen Volume: 5 mL Minimum Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||
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If collecting lavages from more than one site per patient, label container with applicable site. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Flow Cytometry | ||
| Performing Location | ||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
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| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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