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BAL / bronchial lavage - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells

25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top

Test	BAL / bronchial lavage - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells
Common Abbreviation	BAL
Test type	Cytology
Sample type	Bronchial lavage
Specimen Container Type	25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top
Sample Testing Amount	N/A

Stability
Turnaround Time	10 calendar days
Laboratory	Cytology, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes	Do not pour any fixative out of the container. If there is not enough space for the entire aspirate, use a second universal.

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