Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

Bronchial lavage, bronchial washing, or bronchoalveolar lavage

1. Collect  a 10 mL (minimum of 5.0 mL) of bronchial lavage/washing specimen and place in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), MR# or DOB, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.