Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:

Bronchial lavage, bronchial washing, or bronchoalveolar lavage

1. Collect a minimum of 2.0 mL of 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 draw, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

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