Pneumocystis jirovecii, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code
18834


Alias/See Also
LAB00304
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


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 PCRNot Detected (copies/mL)
P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCRNot 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




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.