Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA with Reflex to Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR

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Ordering Recommendation

Use for rapid identification of P. jirovecii. Negative DFA results are confirmed by PCR testing. Sensitivity is dependent on patient population and specimen type.

Mnemonic

PNEUMST R

Methodology

Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain/Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-6 days

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: 1 mL)  Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Tissues. Formalinized specimens. Slides or swabs.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

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. If Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA is negative, then Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR testing will be added. Additional charges apply.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87015; 87281; if reflexed, add 87798

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2002588 Pneumocystis source: 31208-2
2009227 Pneumocystis jirovecii - DFA 700-5
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Aliases

  • Pneumocystis carinii
Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA with Reflex to Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR