Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

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Test Name: Pneumocytstis jirovecii, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Reference Lab: QNI
Test Code: 18835
Shipping Temp: Refrigerated: 7 days
Specimen Type: 1 ml bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, or sputum in a sterile screw cap container
TAT: 2 days
CPT Code: 87798
Cost: _
Additional Comments: _
FDA Approved Test: YES_ NO_ LDT_
Medical Director/Pathologist: approved by
Billing Completed by_ Date_ Time_

Test Code

ESOT - 18835 - QNI

Quest Code

18835

Alias/See Also

18835

CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 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

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.