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

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<0.5 Index
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Performing Laboratory

MAYO
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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