Test directory: Pneumocystis jirovecii, Qual PCR

Ordering Code5605
Test NamePneumocystis jirovecii, Qual PCR
AliasP.jirovecii, Qualitative Real-Time
PCR
Preferred SpecimenBronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)/wash or Bronchial washings or Sputum
Preferred ContainerSterile screw cap container
Optimum Volume1 mL
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 5 Days
MethodologyReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
SourceALLSee report.
P jirovecii DNA QL PCRALLSee report.