TABLE 1.
Cell viability and total cell counts for BAL cells, PL, and SPC
| Vaccination status | Guinea pig cell subpopulation | Mean total cell recovery (SEM)a | Mean % viability (range)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unvaccinated | BAL cells | 5.13 × 106 (1.80 × 106) | 81.50 (73-86) |
| PC | 2.19 × 107 (0.375 × 107) | 96.00 (90-99) | |
| SPC | 2.21 × 108 (0.404 × 108) | 64.00 (57-71) | |
| BCG vaccinated | BAL cells | 8.48 × 106 (2.13 × 106) | 80.75 (69-88) |
| PC | 2.68 × 107 (0.398 × 107) | 97.75 (91-99) | |
| SPC | 2.70 × 108 (0.298 × 108) | 62.75 (52-73) |
a
For four guinea pigs per treatment group.