Cryptococcal antigen detection in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx092
Abstract: Cryptococcal antigen (CryAg) testing in serum and CSF is a clue diagnostic tool for cryptococcosis. In this study, we reviewed the performances of the CryAg detection (Premier EIA, Meridian) routinely performed in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid… read more here.
Keywords: detection; cryptococcal antigen; alveolar lavage; broncho alveolar ... See more keywords
Single use and conventional bronchoscopes for Broncho alveolar lavage (BAL) in research: a comparative study (NCT 02515591)
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-017-0421-7
Abstract: BackgroundBroncho alveolar lavage (BAL) is widely used for investigative research to study innate, cellular and humoral immune responses, and in early phase drug trials. Conventional (multiple use) flexible bronchoscopes have time and monetary costs associated… read more here.
Keywords: research; use; alveolar lavage; yield ... See more keywords
Detecting influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis by determination of galactomannan in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid and in serum: should we add (1,3)-beta-D-glucan to improve efficacy
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-020-03030-1
Abstract: We read with great interest the recent research letter by Thevissen et al. who reported the findings of their international survey regarding the detection of influenzaassociated pulmonary aspergillosis (IAPA), with a focus on the use… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillosis; pulmonary aspergillosis; iapa; alveolar lavage ... See more keywords
A study on factors determining dose of topical lignocaine during broncho-alveolar lavage by spray-as-you-go technique: A single centre observational study.
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DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2019.01012
Abstract: Basic bronchoscopic diagnostic procedures like Broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) are often performed without sedation, using lignocaine administered via the working channel of bronchoscope (spray-as-you-go technique) and other routes. Our aim was to evaluate the factors responsible… read more here.
Keywords: spray; spray technique; alveolar lavage; study ... See more keywords