Test Overview
Real-time PCR
Establish the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii) infection.
No Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii) DNA detected.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
The presence of Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii) does not preclude the existence of other microorganisms or another underlying condition as the causative agent of a patient's symptoms. Colonization with Pneumocystis jiroverci (carinii) may occur. Results of this test should be interpreted along with other clinical and laboratory data.
Test Details
1 day
- Bronchial washing, Pneumocystis
- Bronchoalveolar lavage, Pneumocystis
- PCP Examination
- PNEU
- Pneumocystis DNA by PCR
- Sputum, Pneumocystis
- PCRPCP
- PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII DNA (PCR)
Specimen Requirements
Collect lower respiratory specimen in a non-polystyrene sterile tube or container. Acceptable specimens include bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum (induced sputum is preferred), and tracheal aspirate. Refrigerate immediately after specimen collection. May be refrigerated up to 24 hrs. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the client will be notified and another specimen will be requested.
Additional Information
If a sputum and BAL are received, only the BAL will be processed.