Technique: Microscopy of Papanicolaou/ MGG
stained smears
Technique: Submit Bronchial Lavage (BAL) in a sterile, screw capped plastic container. Mix with equal quantities of absolute alcohol. Alternatively centrifuge, make smears from deposit & fix in absolute alcohol for 30 minutes & air dry OR use
a cytospray. Do not allow smears to air dry before fixation.
Technique: 2-8C
Sample Collection Instruction: Brief clinical history mandatory
Reported on: Next Working Day if received before 1500hrs
