Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA Detection
6 Days
Real-time, Quantitative PCR
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Quantitative PCR test for *P. jiroveci*. Used in immunocompromised patients.
Whole Blood
2 mL
EDTA or ACD Tube
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.
Collect and then do not centrifuge. Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection. Cause for Rejection: Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, specimens received in trap containers or specimen types other than those listed.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |