Cell Count & Differential, BAL

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General Information

Lab Name
Cell Count and Diff, BAL
Lab Code
BALCTG
Epic Ordering
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.

Synonyms
Components

Interpretation

Method

Cell Counts are automated or manual, Differential is manual.

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
BAL, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
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 ice."

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

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
1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133
UW-MT Hematology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
88108, 89051
LOINC
18768-2