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HelpEpic Test Code LAB4952 Pneumocystis Jirovecii by PCR
Additional Codes
ARUP:2006254
Ordering Recommendation
Detect P. jirovecii. Preferred test for immunocompromised patients who do not have HIV.
Specimen Type
Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash, or sputum
Collection Container
Sterile container
Specimen Volume
2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month
Specimen Transport
Frozen
Days of Analysis
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time
1-5 days
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code(s)
87798