Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA (Test on Delay as of 04/29/22, temporarily unable to perform testing due to nationwide reagent backorder. ARUP recommends the following alternative test: 2006254 Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR)
Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use for rapid identification of P. jirovecii; sensitivity is dependent on patient population and specimen type. Molecular testing is generally preferred; refer to Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR (2006254) or Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA with Reflex to Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR (2009226).
Mnemonic
Unique test identifier.
PNEUMST
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Respiratory specimen: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or induced sputum.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
A negative stain result does not exclude the possibility of infection. False-negative results may occur due to sampling errors or a low number of organisms in the specimen.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Pneumocystis carinii DFA
Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA (Test on Delay as of 04/29/22, temporarily unable to perform testing due to nationwide reagent backorder. ARUP recommends the following alternative test: 2006254 Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR)
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