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HelpTest Code FUNBWM Fungitell, bronch wash
Additional Codes
| Mayo | FUNBW |
| Epic ID | LAB5578 |
Specimen Type
Bronchial WashingSpecimen Required
Collect 1-3 mL Bronchial Wash in a sterile screw top tube, ship frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bronchial Washing | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Icterus | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Other | Non screw top tube |
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorMethod Name
Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) Pathway
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 6 daysReference Values
A reference range for specimens other than serum has not been established.
CPT Code Information
87449