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Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR
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Ordering Recommendation
Detect P. jirovecii. Preferred test for immunocompromised patients who do not have HIV.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash, or sputum.
Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Frozen.
Specimen source required. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash or induced sputum are the preferred specimen types. Expectorated sputum is acceptable but not preferred.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month.
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2006255 | P. jirovecii Source | 31208-2 |
| 2006256 | P. jirovecii by PCR | 6521-9 |
Aliases
- P jirovecii DNA detection
- P jirovecii PCR
- Pneumocystis carinii
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