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PNEUMOCYSTIS SMEAR |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2867 Geisinger Epic ID: 14620 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Respiratory specimens: bronchial washings (preferred) or bronchial alveolar lavages, bronchial brushings (prepared slides only), tissue touch prep specimens (lung tissue), and pleural fluid. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
Fluids: 5-10 mL; minimum 2 mL. Tissue: 0.5-1 cm diameter (pe size); mininum 0.2 cm diameter (rice grain). | |
Special notes: |
Check expiration date on transport device before use | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (18-25°C) | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: < 24 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8 °C | |
Rejection criteria: |
Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Specimens in transport media. Expired collection/transport device. Quantity of specimen insufficient. Inappropriate specimen types. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
No Pneumocystis jirovecii seen | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Pneumocystis jirovecii seen | |
CPT code(s): |
87206 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Direct microscopic fluorescent examination of clinical specimen for P. jirovecii | |
Methodology: |
Direct Fluorescent Smear |
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Synonyms: |
Pneumocystis jirovecii smear, fluorescent smear for peumocystis PCP smear, PNSM, Pneumocystis carinii
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Clinical significance: |
Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen. Detection should prompt appropriate antimicrobial therapy. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM), Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM) | |
| Review Date: | 12/31/2022 | |