Test Directory

Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial washings - Routine C & S

Containers - Adult

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Plain Sterile Universal Container
Volume Range

1 - 20 ml

Additive per Container

NONE

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Sputum Pot
Volume Range

1-20 ml

Additive per Container

NONE

Containers - Child

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Plain Sterile Universal Container
Volume Range

1-20 ml

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15ml Conical Centrifuge Tube

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE

Transport arrangements

Transport as soon as is 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 bacterial or fungal infection is suspected.

How to request

Via Trak ("C&S - Respiratory (BAL/MiniBAL/Bronchial Washings") or request form.

Availability

24 hours (RIE). 0900-1700 (SJH).

Anticipated turnaround

Up to 5 days.

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

Telephoned by microbiologist.