Pneumocystis DFA
Test Summary
Pneumocystis carinii, now considered a fungus, is an opportunistic infection seen especially in patients infected with HIV and on immunosuppressive therapy, e.g., post-transplantation. Pneumocystis causes pneumonia.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL respiratory sample submitted in sterile cup.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Order Code
PCPDF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB683
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87281
Billing Code
- 300727
CPT Statement
Methodology
DFA
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL respiratory sample submitted in sterile cup.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen
Result Information
Methodology
DFA
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day