Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA, Respiratory
| Sunquest Code: | PNJIR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6484 | Epic Name: | Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA |
| Synonyms: | Pneumocystis carnii | ||
| Methodology: | Direct fluorescent antibody stain | ||
| 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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