Tracheal Lavage / Bronchoalveolar lavages can be collected and analysed to help differentiate allergic / environmental / infectious / parasitic problems associated with the respiratory tract.
Samples are routinely analysed for cytopathology and culture.
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Cytopathology
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When sending in samples please adhere to the following:
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Culture Samples - submit in a plain tube not containing any anticoagulant and ideally should be submitted to the Centre within 24 hours of collection and if possible kept chilled.
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Cytopathology - samples should be submitted in EDTA containing tubes, ideally glass if available or if not plastic. A minimum volume of 3ml is required.
Sampling bottles can be provided on request.