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Post-Transplant, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Real-Time PCR, Respiratory
Test Code18005
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or bronchial wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-Sunday Morning
Report available: 2 Days
Report available: 2 Days
Reference Range
| P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (copies/mL) |
| P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (Log copies/mL) |
Clinical Significance
Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA by real-time PCR is a useful tool for the rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia. Quantification can be used to gauge effectiveness of therapy. Reportable range is 250 to 125,000,000 copies/mL (2.34 to 8.10 Log copies/mL).
