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Veteran
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| How much is a BAL in your area? And what info can a BAL give? Thanks in advance |
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Gettin Jiggy Wit It
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| bal is about 200 in my area. It collects a sample for a cytology checking inflammation, infection or red blood cells for eiph. |
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Veteran
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| Thank you I can handle that. Wasn't sure what to expect |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| I think I paid around $300 to confirm COPD, does not tell you what the allergens are, just that it is coming from his lungs. Mine is not a bleeder. |
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 I'm Cooler Offline
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Location: Pacific Northwest | I honestly don't remember, it's been about 5 years since I had one done. And my horse had the works done when he had his BAL (multiple scopes, lung x-rays, was prescribed all sorts of medicine) so his vet bill was around $1,200, and I'm not sure what the BAL alone was. But I wouldn't hesitate to get another one. If your horse is having a coughing problem this will let you know where its coming from and what it is. |
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Veteran
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| I'm taking him for a coughing issue and Sneezing way more than other horses. Plus after runs mucus comes out of his nose |
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Location: Pacific NW | $250, about 4 days ago. Did not give me a "definitive" on what's going on but definitely what's not going on. IE: lower airway has no inflammation, no blood, no abnormal cells and is clear of mucous. Definitely worth it. |
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Doggy Diaper Designer
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Location: WI | Careful how you get your estimate. My very the Bal runs $150... But!! The scope to do the wash is another $150 or so, so be sure your getting quote on full thing. |
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Doggy Diaper Designer
Posts: 2322
Location: WI | A Bal will check for any infection, blood cells etc in the lung. |
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Member
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| What exactly does bal stand for? |
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 It's not my fault I'm perfect
Posts: 13739
Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Cold Frozen North - 2017-08-28 10:31 PM What exactly does bal stand for?
bronchoalveolar lavage |
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Expert
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Location: WI | Just had one done yesterday, was $300 + $50 for sedation. |
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