PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI (CARINII) DFA
Name: PNEUMOCYSTIS JIROVECI (CARINII) DFA
Mnemonic: PNEUC
Container: STERILE, PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
Handling: 3 ML BRONCHIAL LAVAGE/WASH OR SPUTUM
INSTRUCTIONS:
KEEP REFRIGERATED., 1 ML PRIMARY SPECIMEN, REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
Component: P. JIROVECI (CARINII) DFA, CONCENTRATION
Methodology: DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY (DFA)
Required Information: INCLUDE SPECIMEN SOURCE
Referred Lab: Quest
CPT: 87015;87281
Department: Send-Out
Note: Set-Up: MON-SUN