Pneumocystis Smear, DFA (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100276

Alias/See Also

LAB7532: Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. carinii) DFA | LABCORP EAP: 180232

CPT Codes
87281x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CUP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 10

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Plastic urine container, no preservative Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Special Instructions: If 24-hour urine is submitted, then request form MUST state 24-hour collection volume. Do not use preservatives. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide (ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis Specimen Collection: OPTIONAL PROTOCOL: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Method: Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) Stability Room Temp: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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