Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA
Order Name
Pneumocyst DFA
Test Number: 6907115
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Number: 6907115
Revision Date 12/09/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA
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Direct Fluorescent Antibody |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 25 mL (10 mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 10 mL (5 mL) | Sputum | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen: Induced sputum, bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), lung tissue, bronchial brush, tracheal aspirates, transtracheal aspirates, body fluids Specimen Type: Sterile leakproof specimen container Specimen Storage: Refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8 (degrees)C. Specimen Collection: Sputum specimens are not recommended. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Synonyms: Pneumocystis carinii Stain; PCP (Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia). |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 180232 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 180232 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87281 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |