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Pneumocystis PCR

Order Code
816658
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA Detection

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR assay for Pneumocystis. Detects infection in respiratory samples.

Specimen Type

Pleural BAL Bronchial Washing Sputum or Fresh Tissue

Volume

1 mL pleural, BAL, bronchial washing, tracheal secretions, or sputum, 5-10 mm Tissue

Specimen Container

Sterile 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

Specimen source is required. Submit fresh tissue. Keep tissue moist with sterile water or sterile saline

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days
Order Code
816658
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA Detection

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR assay for Pneumocystis. Detects infection in respiratory samples.

Specimen Type

Pleural BAL Bronchial Washing Sputum or Fresh Tissue

Volume

1 mL pleural, BAL, bronchial washing, tracheal secretions, or sputum, 5-10 mm Tissue

Specimen Container

Sterile 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

Specimen source is required. Submit fresh tissue. Keep tissue moist with sterile water or sterile saline

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days