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Pneumocystis jirovecii Reflex Panel
Test Code901809
CPT Codes
87015, 87281<br /> Restricted Client Code
Includes
If Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA is reported "Not Detected", then test Pneumocystis jirovecii, Qualitative Real-Time PCR will be performed at additional charge (CPT code: 87798).
Preferred Specimen
3.7 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or wash collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sputum collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report