Broncho-alveolar Lavage (BAL) and Brushings (Adult and Paediatric)
Clinical Background:
Cellular examination to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells.
BAL from Paediatric patients will be examined and special stains used to look for eosinophils, fat, haemosiderin, some infect...
Cellular examination to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells.
BAL from Paediatric patients will be examined and special stains used to look for eosinophils, fat, haemosiderin, some infections (gram stain and acid fast bacilli) and PAS stain for fungi.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Broncho-alveolar lavage, BAL
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Broncho-alveolar lavage, BAL
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Specimen Container Adult:
25ml Universal container for lavages.
5ml white capped tubes containing cytorich red fixative (check expiry date).
Slide containers for slide brushings
25ml Universal container for lavages.
5ml white capped tubes containing cytorich red fixative (check expiry date).
Slide containers for slide brushings
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Minimum Volume Adult:
BAL 20ml and Brush tip in 5ml cytorich red preservative.
BAL 20ml and Brush tip in 5ml cytorich red preservative.
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Special Requirement:
Slide brushings are prepared they must be wet fixed with spray fixative immediately.
Check expiry dates on cytorich red preservative.
Indicate clearly on the form for any special investigations (e....
Read MoreSlide brushings are prepared they must be wet fixed with spray fixative immediately.
Check expiry dates on cytorich red preservative.
Indicate clearly on the form for any special investigations (e.g. eosinophils).
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Sample Stability:
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 4437 for supplies or enquiries
0191 282 4437 for supplies or enquiries