BAL FLUID CYTOLOGY

BAL FLUID CYTOLOGY


Sample TypeBody Fluid
Pre Test InformationNo specific preparation required
Report DeliveryAs Per Schedule
Home CollectionNot Available

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a medical procedure in which a bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose into the lungs. Fluid is then squirted into a small part of the lung and then recollected for analysis. Sputum is a combination of saliva and phlegm or mucus that is expelled from the upper respiratory tract.