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Respiratory tract culture

Lab Code :

• Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• Bronchial washing (BW)
• Tracheal aspirate (TA)

Sample Required
Bronchial/tracheal fluid

Sample Container
Sterile universal container (not sputum trap container)

Sample Volume
2 mL

Transport/Storage
Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight

Turnaround Time
3 days