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{{DSM data}} === BALs don't imply C+S === When a BAL (Bronchial Aspiration and Lavage) is done, and a '''specimen is sent''' for bacterial or fungal cultures, then include in count for C+S. Don't assume when BAL is done that a culture for C&S is sent. Check the EPR. === not included === Counts not included as sputum for C+S: * AFB - test done differently and in separate medium so not counted under C+S * Viral - totally different testing method, so not counted under C+S. - Dr. Kumar. - [[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:55, 2014 October 21 (CDT) * cytology * rejected specimens are not included in lab counts * pleural fluid [[Category:Labs]] [[Category:Infection (old)]]
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