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Pneumocystis jirovecii DFA

CPT Code(s): 87299
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: 0.5 mL) Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Pneumocystis carinii DFA
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