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PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII

Message
SENDOUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK


Test Code
PNEUMO CARI


Alias/See Also
PCP PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII, IFA PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII, DFA PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII, CARINII PNEUMOCYSTIS


Preferred Specimen
LUNG BIOPSY, SPUTUM, BRONCIAL WASHING


Minimum Volume
SPUTUM: 1mL, BRONCHIAL WASHING: 2mLs


Instructions
COLLECT EITHER A LUNG BIOPSY, A SPUTUM SAMPLE THAT A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ACCEPTS, OR A BRONCHIAL WASHING AND SEND TO LAB TO SEND TO DHMC.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER/ STERILE CONTAINER CONTAININF FORMALIN.


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED/ ROOM TEMP


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766

Additional Information
PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII STAIN


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.