Broncho-alveolai Lavage for C/S Price in Bangladesh

What is Broncho-alveolai Lavage for C/S?

Broncho-alveolar Lavage (BAL) for C/S (Culture and Sensitivity) is a diagnostic procedure used to identify infections in the lungs. During bronchoscopy, a sterile saline solution is introduced into the alveoli (the tiny air sacs in the lungs) and then suctioned out to collect a sample of lung fluid.

This sample is sent to a lab for culture, where it is tested for bacterial, fungal, or viral pathogens. Sensitivity testing helps determine which antibiotics or antifungal medications will be most effective.

BAL for C/S is often used to diagnose conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, or fungal infections. Risks include infection, bleeding, and discomfort.

What to expect & how to prepare

A culture test looks for bacteria or other organisms in a sample and checks which antibiotics act against them. The sample is incubated in the laboratory, so this test needs more time than a routine blood report.

• Antibiotics: tell the laboratory if you have already started an antibiotic — it can change the result. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
• Sample collection: the correct sample and the way it is collected depend on the site being tested; the laboratory will instruct you or collect it for you.
• Timing: culture results take longer than routine tests because the organisms must grow first. Ask the laboratory when your report is expected.

Interpreted together with your symptoms — antibiotic choice should be made by a registered doctor, not from the report alone.

Broncho-alveolai Lavage for C/S price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.