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BAL fluid, ELF, and alveolar cell recovery characteristicsa
| Time of bronchoscopy (h) | Cell count (no. of cells/ml) | % AMs | ELF vol (ml) | BAL fluid vol (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1.9 × 105 (6.1 × 104) | 83.5 (4.1) | 1.7 (0.4) | 80.2 (12.3) |
| 8 | 2.2 × 105 (1.3 × 105) | 74.9 (11.1) | 2.2 (1.2) | 64.8 (19.7) |
| 12 | 2.8 × 105 (1.8 × 105) | 73.7 (11.3) | 2.3 (1.4) | 92.6 (29.3) |
| 24 | 1.6 × 105 (9.7 × 104) | 68.9 (11.8) | 1.7 (0.4) | 86.6 (23.2) |
Data are presented as means (SDs).
