Pneumocystis jirovecii (Carinii) DNA by PCR

Test Name

Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) DNA by Mol Amp

Alternate Description

PCP, Pneumocystis carinii pneumoniae

LIS Code

PCM

Availability

07:00am-10:30 pm, 7 days a week.

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

BAL, Bronchial washings and Tracheal Aspirates.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Trach Traps or sterile specimen container

Critical Value

All positives phoned to floor or physician.

Summary Test Name

Pneumocystis jirovecii (Carinii) DNA by PCR

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 mL specimen

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Stat Availability

Yes

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

24 hours

Reference Value

Normal Range: Not Detected

Test Results

Detected/Not Detected

Additional Test Information

Test Method: Real Time PCR.