Impact of Storage Conditions on Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis: A Human Study

<b>Background</b>: Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) analysis is essential for the accurate diagnosis and management of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Despite established guidelines, variability in sample handling may affect diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate how dif...

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Published in:	Diagnostics
Main Authors:	Yu Shionoya, Kanae Maruyama, Takeshi Kawasaki, Mayumi Ono, Yushi Murai, Ryutaro Hirama, Dai Horiuchi, Noriko Sakuma, Shinsuke Kitahara, Shun Sato, Kohei Takahashi, Yoshihito Ozawa, Takuji Suzuki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	bronchoalveolar lavage total cell count differential cell count interstitial lung disease neutrophils
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/11/1386