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Pneumocystis DFA
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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
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen
Methodology
DFA
Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
BS
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
Last Updated: November 23, 2021