Additional Specimen Information
Bronchial washing or Bronchioalveolar lavage.
Specimens MUST be properly labelled with patient details - full name and NHI or full name and date of birth, and accompanied with a matching request form.
Please indicate if special stains are required e.g. Oil Red O for lipid-laden macrophages on paediatric specimens.
As per Respiratory Department protocols.
Please ensure specimens containers are properly closed to avoid spillage during transit.
Please note: If Microbiology tests are required please complete a separate laboratory request form for Microbiology and send specimen to CHL Specimen Registration to avoid delayed results and specimens being mis-directed in transit.
Send to laboratory promptly
