The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage ... analysis of cells recovered from BAL has been predominantly confined to research laboratories. The average number of cells recovered in BAL ...

a sub-study will examine the number and activity of NKT cells in bronchoalveolar lavage (“BAL”) fluid for up to 12 eligible subjects (across various centers). An interim analysis will be ...

The assessment of patients with non-neoplastic lung diseases requires a multidisciplinary approach with evaluation of clinical, radiologic, and pathologic parameters. This chapter will review ...