Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

**Definition:** Washing liquid obtained from irrigation of the lung, including the BRONCHI and the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. It is generally used to assess biochemical, inflammatory, or infection status of the lung.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.927.100.500

**Synonyms:** - Alveolar Lavage Fluid - Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Fluid - Bronchial Lavage Fluid - Lavage Fluid, Bronchial - Lavage Fluid, Lung - Lung Lavage Fluid - Pulmonary Lavage Fluid