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Pneumocystis jirovecii, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code18834
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in a plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
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 (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 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.
