Pneumocystis jiroveci qPCR BAL
Order Name
Pc qPCR BAL
Test Number: 5194393
Revision Date 03/25/2025
Test Number: 5194393
Revision Date 03/25/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Pneumocystis jiroveci qPCR BAL
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Respiratory specimen | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: BAL, Tracheal Aspirate, Bronchial Wash: 2 mL (min. 0.5 mL) Collect in a sterile, screw top tube. Specimen Storage: Frozen Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC TC#2009 Specimen Stability: Frozen: 30 days. Room temperature and refrigerated stability have been removed |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | Not Available |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 816693 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87594 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |