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| TEST NAME | Pneumocystis Screen |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | PARA |
| TESTS | P12 |
| DESCRIPTION | IFA and/or Giemsa stain. Pneumocystis jirovecii is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: 2-3 ml induced sputum, bronchioalveolar lavage or tracheobronchial aspirates. CONTAINER: Clean or sterile cup or vial. COLLECTION: Saline induced sputum. See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Refrigerate (2-8°C) |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
2 days (final) |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Monofluo IFA |
| CPT CODES |
87015 87281 |