Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) – Find high-quality biospecimens including tissues, blood and cell products, and other biofluids that will make a difference to your research. By focusing on delivering high-quality human biospecimens tailored for a project’s specific needs, we maximize the impact every patient’s donation has on the advancement of biomedical science.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

The biofluid supporting respiratory disease research.

Human Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples

With the increase of diseases affecting the respiratory tract, bronchoalveolar lavages are a promising biospecimen for the advancement of new therapies. Our collections cover a wide range of pathologies.

Lung Cancers
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Emphysema, COPD, congestive heart failure (CHF)
Infectious Diseases, including Covid-19

Sample Collection and Storage

Bronchoalveolar lavage samples are collected under IRB approval and following a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Samples are frozen within 2-4 hours of collection and stored at -80°C or at the requested temperature.

Laboratory Services

Upon request, we can assist you with your custom laboratory protocols.

Shipping of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Samples

Frozen samples are shipped on dry ice to avoid thawing and ensure samples will be delivered at their best quality.

We are committed to organizing your collections and shipment in the most convenient manner and we take into account any specific requirements you might have.