Cell Count & Differential, BAL
General Information
Lab Name
Cell Count and Diff, BAL
Lab Code
BALCTG
Epic Name
Cell Count and Differential, BAL
Description
Indicate if order of T-Cell Subtyping should be performed when BAL Lymphocytes are >10%. Result Yes/No to question at request entry. If YES and BAL Lymphocytes are >10%, then T Cell Subsets, BAL [BALTCS] will be ordered with an additional charge.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| BALCT | Cell Count and Diff, BAL |
| BALDES | BAL Gross Appearance |
| BALVOL | BAL Volume |
| BLRBC | BAL RBC |
| BLNUCC | BAL Nucleated Cells |
| ANCFL | Absolute Neutrophil Count, Fluid |
| BALNEU | BAL Neutrophils |
| BALLYM | BAL Lymphocytes |
| BALMAC | BAL Macrophages |
| BALEOS | BAL Eosinophils |
| BALBAS | BAL Basophils |
| BALEPC | BAL Epithelial Cells |
| BALOTH | BAL Other |
| BDFCNT | No. BAL Cells Counted for Diff |
| BALCM1 | BAL Comment 1 |
| BALCOM | BAL Comment |
| BALT | Reflex T cells if Indicated? |
| BALHLD | BALTCS HOLD |
Interpretation
Method
Cell Counts are automated or manual, Differential is manual.
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
BRONCHO-ALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID
Handling Instructions
Samples are acceptable within 24 hours of collection, but optimal results are achieved if the sample is sent to lab within 3 hours of collection.
- If sample transport will be more than 3 hours from the time of collection, the sample should be placed on wet ice.
Outside Laboratories: Refrigerate sample while awaiting shipment. Transport with a cold pack. Do not freeze samples.
Quantity
requested: 7-10 mL BAL
minimum: 1 mL BAL (We will accept a 1 mL sample but a minimum of 5 mL is recommended for diagnostic accuracy)
Processing
Login and forward sample to Hematology.
HMC Instructions: SPS staff will login requests from 11:30 pm-07:00 am. Refer to SPS processing instructions on WIKI for more details. Page Chemistry float tech to notify. Micro will log ALL other times and send sample to Hematology for testing.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Hematology
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-NW |
Main Lab
206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest |
|
| UW-MT |
Hematology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes