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Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA, Qualitative Real‐Time PCR : 18835
Test CodePTPJPQ or 18835
CPT Codes
87798
Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
1 mL (Minimum 0.5 mL) bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, or sputum in a sterile leak‐proof container.
1 mL (Minimum 0.5 mL) bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, or sputum in a sterile leak‐proof container.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real‐Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Friday
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA by real‐time PCR is a useful tool for the rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
