T Cell Subsets, BAL

General Information

Lab Name

T Cell Subsets, BAL

Lab Code

BALTCS

Epic Ordering

T Cell Subsets, BAL

Description

Please complete a Hematopathology test request form found at Clinical Pathology Test Order Forms.

Synonyms

Components

Method

Flow Cytometry

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Specimen Type: BAL, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Collection: Schedule with Hematopathology Laboratory (206) 606-7060 before collecting/sending specimen. BRONCHO ALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID collected in CYTOCENTRIFUGE tube.
Handling Instructions: Samples in RPMI preferred. Optimal results are achieved when samples are received within 24 hours of collection for body fluids. Samples must be received in the lab within 72 hours of collection. Orders received >72 hours after collection will be rejected. In rare cases samples less than 24 hours beyond stability may be reported with a disclaimer at the discretion of the flow cytometry laboratory medical director or designee.
Quantity: requested: 10 mL BAL

Processing: BAL samples that will not be received in Hematopathology within 24 hours of collection should be stored/transported at 4°C

LIS Dept Code

Hematopathology (HP)

Performing Location(s)

Other	Hematopathology 206-606-7060 UW Hematopathology Laboratory, G7-800 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 825 Eastlake Avenue E. Seattle, WA 98109	Hematopathology hours: 5:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, and with reduced staffing on major holidays

Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Available STAT?