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Pneumocystis jirovecii by PCR

CPT Code(s): 87798
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash, or sputum.
Specimen Preparation:Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen.
Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month.
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • P jirovecii DNA detectionP jirovecii PCR
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