Test Name
Bronchial Count & Differential
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Hematology
Fluid TypeFluid
Test Includes
Nucleated Cell Count, Red Blood Count, and Differential
Specimen Tube Type TransportLavender Top Tube or Bronchial Collection Cup
Summary Test NameBronchial Count & Differential
Transport TimeShould be received in lab within two hours of collection
Specimen Preparation OutreachNot Available
Specimen Stability2 hours, if refrigerated
Minimum Volume2 ml Fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueNo normal range defined