PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI BY PCR

Test Code

LAB1501

Quest Code

18835

CPT Codes
87594<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash or sputum or
3 mm3 of tissue in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL • 3 mm3

Transport Container

Plastic sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 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.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

2-3 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

2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100

Lewisville, TX 75067-8188

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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.