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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Saline
  1. Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... the lungs for testing. During the procedure, a saline solution is put through the bronchoscope to wash ... Your provider will put a small amount of saline through the bronchoscope. After washing the airways, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...onchoscopy-and-bronchoalveolar-lavage-bal - Medical Tests
  2. Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... may ask you to breathe in a sterile saline (salt) mist that can help you cough more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/acid-fast-bacillus-afb-tests - Medical Tests
  3. Flu (Influenza) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... aspirate or wash. Your provider will insert a saline solution (salt water) into your nose and use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/flu-influenza-test - Medical Tests
  4. Measles and Mumps Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... wash. A health care professional will insert a saline solution (salt water) into your nose and remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/measles-and-mumps-tests - Medical Tests
  5. Parainfluenza Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... aspirate, a health care professional will insert a saline solution (salt water) into your nose and remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/parainfluenza-tests - Medical Tests
  6. Respiratory Pathogens Panel: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... it. Nasal aspirate: Your provider will inject a saline solution into your nose, then remove the sample ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/respiratory-pathogens-panel - Medical Tests
  7. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... aspirate, a health care professional will insert a saline solution (salt water) into your nose and remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-tests - Medical Tests
  8. Whooping Cough Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... aspirate or wash. Your provider will insert a saline solution into your nose, then remove the sample ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/whooping-cough-diagnosis - Medical Tests