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Test Code 5425315 PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECII PCR

Test ID

1236000071

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements

Acceptable Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage, Bronchial Wash or Sputum

Bronchoalveolar lavage or Bronchial Wash: collect 2-3 mL. Unpreserved. Send refrigerated.

Sputum: Collect 1-3 mL. Send refrigerated.

Shipping / Handling Instructions

Transport Container

N/A

Transport Temperature

Bronchoalveolar lavage or Bronchial Wash: Send refrigerated.

Sputum: Send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Specimens received room temperature first 4 hours after collection, must be received refrigerated and arrive within 5 days of collection

Rejection Criteria

 

1.) Specimens older than 5 days

2.) Specimens with excessive blood contamination

 

 

Container Type

Laboratory

Container

Default

Temperature

Minimum Volume

BIOCENTER LAB

 

STERILE CONTAINER

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

Refrigerated

 

 

Performing Section

BIOCENTER LAB: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Components

Component Name

Component ID

LOINC Code

MOLDX_PJP_FINAL_RESULT

MOLDX_PJP_INTERP

MOLDX_PJP_SIGNATURE

MOLDX_PJP_DISCLAIMER

12300002607

12300002608

12300002611

12300002612

6521-9