Test Details
Mnemonic
ASPBA
Ordering Code
3800372
CPT-4 Code(s)
87305
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavage
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Specimen trap collection containers with suction catheters attached, Specimen in a non-leak proof container, Bronchial washing, Thick viscous mucoid specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
<0.5 Index
Performing Laboratory
MAYO
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes