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[Carkaisabellacolin]

Hi all

I just wanted to know if anyone had ideas on Bal readings. I was just wondering what it means and what's good or bad levels?

[2greys]

Hi Carkaisabellacolin,

Bronchoalveolar Lavage is a diagnostic method that can be used for multiple purposes. Here is a selection of links:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronc...

radiologykey.com/bronchoalv...

A PDF file:

ildcare.nl/Downloads/inform...

[Carkaisabellacolin in reply to 2greys]

Thank you

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As per 2greys reply, BAL is a procedure, not a test in its own right. The most common purpose is to gather samples for microbiological culture, although unfortunately, whilst the odds of obtaining pathogens via BAL are generally higher, it can be just as hit and miss in catching what’s down there as spontaneous sputum is known to be.

[Carkaisabellacolin in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for replying i managed to check out some of the sites . ☺