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Pneumocystis DFA

Message
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Test Code
PCPDF


Alias/See Also
73937


CPT Codes
87281

Preferred Specimen
Respiratory sample submitted in sterile cup.


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen


Methodology
DFA

Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
BS


Report Available
1 day


Clinical Significance
Pneumocystis carinii, now considered a fungus, is an opportunistic infection seen especially in patients infected with HIV and on immunosuppressive therapy, e.g., post-transplantation. Pneumocystis causes pneumonia.


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439



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.