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Pneumocystis jirovecii, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
Test Code18834
Alias/See Also
LAB00304
PNJ PCR QT
PJP
PNEUMOCYSTIS BRONCHOALEVEOLAR LAVAGE
PNJ PCR QT
PJP
PNEUMOCYSTIS BRONCHOALEVEOLAR LAVAGE
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or bronchial wash submitted in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
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)
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
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. Reportable range is 250 to 125,000,000 copies/mL (2.40 to 8.10 Log copies/mL).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |