Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)
| Label Mnemonic: | PNDFA |
| Epic code: | LAB2384 |
| Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87281 |
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
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 is not an acceptable specimen
type.
Sample Processing:
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Specimen cannot be frozen.
Transport Instructions:
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.