Limited Lymphocyte Markers, BAL

Test ID LAB11141
EPIC Order
 LIMITED LYMPHOCYTE MARKERS, BAL
CPT Code(s) 86359, 86360
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: Bronchoalveolar Lavage specimens, 2 mL.  Stored at 4°C.
Availability Routine: Accepted Monday-Friday.
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 72 hours
Reference Range Normal: Not Available
Comments
  • A cell count with differential (fluid analysis) must be ordered on the sample.
  • Testing will not be performed on a BAL sample with a total lymphocyte count of <2.0 x 105 and will be reported as quantity not sufficient.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 24, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514