Test Directory
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial washings - Routine C & S
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
1-20 ml |
15ml Conical Centrifuge Tube
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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
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
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.