Test directory: Pneumocystis jirovecii, DFA

Ordering Code 5604
Test Name Pneumocystis jirovecii, DFA
Alias P. carinii
Preferred Specimen BAL Wash, Bronchial lavage, Sputum
Preferred Container Sterile Leak-Proof Container
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 6 Days
Methodology Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 31, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Specimen Source: ALL See report.
P.jirovecii (P.carinii) DFA ALL See report.