The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Bronchioalveolar Lavage (BAL) for Cancer Evaluation

Order Form: H-2 Cytopathology or Epic Req 		  Cytopathology
5222 RCP
356-2517 PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS 
Specimen:
 
Bronchioalveolar Lavage
Delivery Instructions:
 
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Deliver fresh to the lab in a clean, secure container labeled with 
patient name.  After 1700 daily, weekends and holidays, deliver to 
Specimen Control (6240 RCP).
Specimen
Instructions:
 
The requisition with complete patient history must accompany all
bronchial lavages.
Analytic Time:
 
2 days
Reference Range:
 
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
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Updated: 03/02/2007

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