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HelpTest Code 5424048 PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECII DFA
Test ID
1239002199
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Respiratory specimen: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or induced sputum. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Collect Respiratory specimen: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or induced sputum. Specimen Preparation Transfer 5 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions Tissues. Formalinized specimens. Slides or swabs. Remarks Specimen source preferred. Stability Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | STERILE CONTAINER | Yes | Refrigerated | 0.5 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| PNEUMOCYSTIS SOURCE: | 1239003316 | 31208-2 (Specimen source:Prid:Pt:XXX:Nom:) |
| PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECII BY DFA | 1239003317 | 700-5 (Pneumocystis jiroveci Ag:PrThr:Pt:XXX:Ord:IF) |