PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI (CARINII) ANTIGEN DETECTION
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
P8804 | |
MGH LIS Test No |
8804 | |
Schedule |
Monday-Saturday | |
Testing Time |
1 to 2 days | |
Testing Lab |
Specialty Labs, Inc. | |
QORR Test Code |
P8804 | |
Type |
Other | |
Volume |
20.0 (5.0) mL | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Test will be performed IMMEDIATELY upon receipt. 1. Source of specimen is required, please include on requisition. 2. Respiratory specimens such as sputum, bronchial wash, or bronchoalveolar lavage collected in sterile container are acceptable. 3. Unacceptable specimens: Wooden swabs, calcium alginate, and dry swabs. 4. Ship specimens on cold pack. |
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Clinical Utilities
Determine the presence of Pneumocystis.
CPT Codes Reference Range Component Information Name Method CPT Code Units Name Method CPT Code Units Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
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PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI ANTIGEN DETECTION
DFA
87281
Ref Range
Not Detected
Reflex Reason
Collection Notes
SPECIMEN SOURCE
Ref Range
Reflex Reason
Fresh bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage, or induced
sputum: collect up to 20 mL in a sterile, leakproof container.
Ship to Specialty on cold pack.
Lung biopsy impression smears: air-dry and ship to Specialty
in slide holder(s) at ambient temperature.
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