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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Bronchial Culture, Routine - Regional (Synonym: Bacterial Pneumonia, Respiratory Culture, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Culture, Bronchial Wash Culture, Bronchial Brush Culture, BAL, BW) | ||
| Test Includes: | Gram stain and aerobic culture. APL Regional Microbiology performs testing for specimens collected at Regional Hospital Sites. See below for test information. For all other patients, including community and hospital patients in Calgary, Edmonton and rural sites, refer to:
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| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB267 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Bronchial Wash Bronchial Brush | ||
| Specimen Source: | Bronchus Lung | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile plastic container (orange lid) Sterile specimen trap | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: |
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| Test Resources: | Order in Connect Care, or use Community Microbiology Requisition - 20571 | ||
| Stability and Storage: | Specimen can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours. If receipt in testing laboratory will be delayed beyond 2 hours, specimen should be refrigerated. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Note: If the patient is at risk for dimorphic/endemic fungi or invasive mold infection, collect a specimen for fungal culture as per: Fungal Culture, Bronchial. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | ||
