Test Directory
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial washings for TB
Containers - Adult
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
1 - 20 ml
Additive per Container
NONE |
Sputum Pot
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Volume Range
1-20 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
As adult
Additive per Container
None |
15ml Conical Centrifuge Tube
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Additive per Container
None |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Lab
Microbiology Department
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Little France Crescent
Edinburgh EH16 4SA
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Little France Crescent
Edinburgh EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 242 6022/3 (Lab) 0131 242 6016 (Office)
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: in intubated patients, or patients undergoing bronchoscopy, where mycobacterial infection is suspected and where spontanoeus or induced sputum is unavailable or negative.
Contamination of the bronchoscope with tap water, which may contain environmental Mycobacterium species, should be avoided. Minimum sample size is preferably 5ml.
How to request
Via Trak (Mycobacteria TB Ix - Respiratory (BAL/bronch wash) or request form.
Availability
0900-1700, Mon - Fri (RIE)
Anticipated turnaround
Microscopy: 1 day. Culture: 4 - 6 weeks.
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist.
General additional information
For further information, please see Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory