Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR QPJQL
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Pneumocystis carinii, Pneumocystis pneumonia |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, or sputum in a sterile leak-proff container |
| Transport | Transfer 1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) sterile leak-proof container refrigerated. |
| Stability | Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Schedule | Mon-Sat; Report available: 4-5 days |
| Billing Code | 9011560 |
| CPTCode | 87798 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Jan Capistrano, CA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
