Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)

Label Mnemonic:	PNDFA
Epic code:	LAB2384
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology

Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section

Specimen Instructions:

Specimens must be collected in a sterile specimen container. 1.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or 1.0 mL bronchial wash/brush/biopsy (if not accompanying BAL). Sputum specimen must have prior laboratory approval (pager #4903).

Collection Medium:

Sterile container

Testing Schedule:

0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Methodology:

Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) examination

CPT Code:

87281