Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)
| Order Code: | C PCPDFA |
| Order Form: | A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Collection Medium:
| Sterile container |
Testing Schedule:
0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
Specimens must be collected in a sterile specimen container. 1.0 ml
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or 1.0 ml bronchial wash/brush/biopsy (if
no accompaning BAL). Sputum specimen must have prior laboratory
approval (pager #4903).
Methodology:
Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) examination
CPT Code:
87281