Bronchoscopy with lavage (BAL)
Alternative names:
BAL
Normal values:
The scope shows normal air passages for the age of the patient.
What abnormal results mean:
A laboratory examination of the washings may show cancer cells.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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