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Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP) Special Stain

Order Code
190256
CPT
88312
Test Details
Synonyms

P carinii Pneumonia Stain, P jirovecii Pneumonia Stain

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Gomori methenamine silver stain and microscopic evaluation are performed.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Stains for PCP organisms. Diagnoses Pneumocystis pneumonia in lung specimens.

Specimen Type

Sputum bronchial washing bronchial brushing bronchial alveolar lavage body fluids fine needle aspirates tracheal aspirates transbronchial aspirates

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile specimen container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Order Code
190256
CPT
88312
Test Details
Synonyms

P carinii Pneumonia Stain, P jirovecii Pneumonia Stain

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Gomori methenamine silver stain and microscopic evaluation are performed.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Stains for PCP organisms. Diagnoses Pneumocystis pneumonia in lung specimens.

Specimen Type

Sputum bronchial washing bronchial brushing bronchial alveolar lavage body fluids fine needle aspirates tracheal aspirates transbronchial aspirates

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile specimen container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support