Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA Detection
12 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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PCR assay for Pneumocystis. Detects infection in respiratory samples.
Pleural BAL Bronchial Washing Sputum or Fresh Tissue
1 mL pleural, BAL, bronchial washing, tracheal secretions, or sputum, 5-10 mm Tissue
Sterile container
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.
Specimen source is required. Submit fresh tissue. Keep tissue moist with sterile water or sterile saline
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |