BAL (Broncho Alveolar Lavage) Analysis in Dakor
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Recommended by Health Experts
NABL Accredited Labs
Age Group 05-90 years
Recommended for Men, Women
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Gram Stain - BAL1
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Z N Stain - BAL1
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Fungal Stain - BAL1
FAQ
What should I expect during a BAL analysis?
The patient is first placed under general anesthesia, and sterile saline is added dropwise and a bronchoscope is placed down the throat, after which BAL fluid is collected. The whole procedure is carried out under complete care and expert guidance. You might need to fast before the procedure as suggested by your doctor.
What is interstitial lung disease?
It is a type of gradual lung deterioration, where irreversible scarring of lung tissues occurs. It could happen due to several reasons like long-term hazardous chemical exposure, or any autoimmune disease, or may be due to unknown causes.
Why should you book the BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis with Sterling Accuris Diagnostic?
Sterling Diagnostics has truly devoted pathologists and uses the apex facilities to provide specific and reliable results. Book a BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis in Dakor with us for timely results.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis in Dakor
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis in Dakor for the assessment of the lower respiratory tract.
Overview of BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis
The BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis is used for the diagnosis of lower respiratory tract Diseases. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a procedure that is sometimes done during a bronchoscopy. It is also called bronchoalveolar washing. BAL is used to collect a sample from the lungs for testing. During the procedure, a saline solution is put through the bronchoscope to wash the airways and capture a fluid sample. The analysis of BAL fluid is of different types like microscopic examination with cyto-stains, molecular analysis via. PCR, etc.
Detect any lower respiratory tract Diseases by booking a BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis near you. Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers a reliable and fast BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis in Dakor.
Why And When Is A BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis Done?
A BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis is recommended by a doctor when many other techniques like physical exam, clinical history, and pulmonary function testing offer insufficient data to make a definitive diagnosis.
Your doctor recommends a BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis in the following cases:
- Atypical respiratory infection in immune-compromised patients
- Hypoxemia or unexplained pulmonary infiltrate
- Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP)
- Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage (DAH)
- Eosinophilic Pneumonia
- Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
- Chronic berylliosis/Cancer in lung due to asbestos exposure
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)
BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis: Main Highlights
- Instructions: No fasting is required
- Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Instillation from lungs/BAL Fluid
How to Interpret the BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Analysis Report
The BAL analysis procedure is facilitated by the introduction of a bronchoscope in the lungs that allow the collection of BAL fluid in sterile tubes. Then the fluid is subjected to analysis as needed, e.g. Cytological or molecular analysis. Different features of BAL fluid are suggestive of different pathologies like:
- Higher neutrophils (>5%) – Lung Infection, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Higher eosinophils (>25%) - Churg-Strauss syndrome and other Eosinophilia lung diseases
- Higher Lymphocytes (>50%) - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Gradual darkening of BAL fluid is suggestive of DAH.
The common infections indicated by abnormal BAL results are:
- Tuberculosis
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Fungal infection
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