Test Details
Methodology
Direct or indirect fluorescent antibody (DFA)
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Use
This test is used to determine the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii (previously Pneumocystis carinii).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Induced sputum, bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), lung tissue, bronchial brush, tracheal aspirates, transtracheal aspirates, body fluids
Volume
5 to 10 mL induced sputum, 10 to 25 mL BAL, 0.5 to 1 cc tissue or biopsy fluid
Container
Sterile leakproof specimen container
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C.
Causes for Rejection
Swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); specimen stored or transported at room temperature; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label
Collection Instructions
Noninduced expectorated sputum specimens are not recommended.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180232 | Pneumocystis Smear, DFA | 700-5 | 180232 | Pneumocystis Smear, DFA | 700-5 | |
| Order Code | 180232 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Pneumocystis Smear, DFA | |||||
| Order Loinc | 700-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 180232 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Pneumocystis Smear, DFA | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 700-5 |