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Pneumocystis Smear DFA

Order Code
180232
CPT
87281
Test Details
Synonyms

Pneumocystis carinii Stain, Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Direct or indirect fluorescent antibody (DFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Direct fluorescent antibody test to identify *P. jiroveci* organisms.

Specimen Type

Induced sputum bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) lung tissue bronchial brush tracheal aspirates transtracheal aspirates body fluids

Volume

5 to 10 mL induced sputum, 10 to 25 mL BAL, 0.5 to 1 cc tissue or biopsy fluid

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof 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
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support
Order Code
180232
CPT
87281
Test Details
Synonyms

Pneumocystis carinii Stain, Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Direct or indirect fluorescent antibody (DFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Direct fluorescent antibody test to identify *P. jiroveci* organisms.

Specimen Type

Induced sputum bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) lung tissue bronchial brush tracheal aspirates transtracheal aspirates body fluids

Volume

5 to 10 mL induced sputum, 10 to 25 mL BAL, 0.5 to 1 cc tissue or biopsy fluid

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof 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
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support