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Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA
0060052
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
PNEUMST
Methodology
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
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.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Tissues. Formalinized specimens. Slides or swabs.
Remarks
Specimen source preferred.
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87015; 87281
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060052 | Pneumocystis jirovecii by DFA | 700-5 |
| 2002588 | Pneumocystis source: | 31208-2 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Pneumocystis carinii DFA
Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA
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