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Pneumocystis Screen

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