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PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECII CYTOLOGY
Message
Specify test on manual Surgical Pathology Request form or note test in pertinent information section of computer generated request for bronchial washing specimen
Test Code
PCC
Preferred Specimen
5 ml(s) Bronchial lavage is the preferred specimen. Sputum is not recommended.
Instructions
This test is performed by IHC Monday thru Friday, 7-3:30pm. Place order in Meditech. Provide required essential information that includes pertinent clinical history (blank, "none" or "N/A" are not acceptable). A manual Pathology Specimen Request form can be used when you do not have access to a computer and/or during downtime. Specimens collected after hours must be refrigerated until processing.
Transport Container
Sterile Container
Report Available
IHC test is performed on the cell block, available the following working day (M-F)