Pneumocystis jirovecii, Quantitative Real-Time PCR : 18834

PJQN or 18834

Pneumocystis pneumonia

1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial wash collected in sterile, leak-proof container.

Refrigerated.

Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: 30 days

Daily

1 day (From receipt in the performing Lab)

Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. 

Not Detected.

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).