Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR, RefLab, Mayo
SoftLab Order Code
PNRP
Epic Order Name
Pneumocystis jiroveci, Molecular Detection, PCR, RefLab, Mayo
Epic Order ID
LAB4154
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Acceptable Sources:
- BAL
- BRONCH WASHING
- PLEURAL FLUID
- RESPIRATORY TISSUE
- SPUTUM
- TRACHEAL SECRETIONS
Sample Type
See additional test information
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
Pleural Fld and Respiratory specimens: 1.0 mL, Tissue: 5-10 mm
Minimum Collecting Volume
Pleural Fld. or Respiratory specimen: 0.5 mL; Fresh tissue: 5 mm
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Unacceptable specimen source, Tissue in formalin