Test directory: Pneumocystis jirovecii, Qual PCR

Ordering Code 5605
Test Name Pneumocystis jirovecii, Qual PCR
Alias P.jirovecii, Qualitative Real-Time
PCR
Preferred Specimen Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)/wash or Bronchial washings or Sputum
Preferred Container Sterile screw cap container
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 5 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Source ALL See report.
P jirovecii DNA QL PCR ALL See report.