Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA, Respiratory
Abbrev Code: | PNJIR | ||
Order Code: | LAB6484 | Order Name: | Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA |
Synonyms: | Pneumocystis carnii | ||
Methodology: | Direct fluorescent antibody stain | ||
CPT Codes: | 87281 x1, 87015 x1, 87015 x1, 87281 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Please indicate specimen source on sample. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Respiratory specimen: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or induced sputum |
Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Causes for Rejection: | Tissue. Formalinized specimens. Slides or swabs. Frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 2 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated, frozen is unacceptable. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 60052 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative. |
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