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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
Limitations
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.
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.
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
