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Test Code PCPF Pneumocystis Assay

Specimen and Container/Tube

Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL), Lung biopsy

Sterile container

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

 

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Same day if received in Microbiology lab before 1:30 PM.

STAT Turnaround Time

Same day if received in Microbiology lab before 1:30 PM.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Available

CPT Codes

87281, 87015

LOINC Codes

30687281, 30687015

Volume

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL)

Specimen Collection: Aspirate through inner chamber at bronchoscopy.

Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
 

Specimen Source: Lung biopsy

Specimen Collection: Surgically obtained.

Specimen Transport: 24 hr, no refrigeration.
 

Please see Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables:

  • Category “Respiratory Lower”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

Please see Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables:

  • Category “Worm”, Table 2 PARASITOLOGY

Methodology

Direct Fluorescent Antibody

Last Reviewed Date

08/16/2022