Pneumocystis jiroveci, molecular detection, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Pneumocystis jiroveci, molecular detection, PCR-12573

Test name:

Test number:

12573

Excellian order number:

LAB12573

Abbreviation:

PNRP

Alternate names:

Carinii
Jiroveci
Jirovecii
PJPCR
Pneumocystis

Useful for:

Preferred test for detection of Pneumocystis

Specimen type:

Pleural fluid

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Alternate specimen type:

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial washing, tracheal secretions, or sputum
Fresh respiratory tissue

Alternate specimen volume:

Fresh respiratory tissue: 5 - 10 mm

Alternate processing instructions:

Tissue - Keep moist with sterile water or sterile saline

Alternate transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

Specimens older than 7 days will be rejected
Body fluid other than pleural fluid
Blood, bone, bone marrow, feces or urine specimens
Nonrespiratory tissue or organ tissues other than lung
Paraffin-embedded tissue or tissue in formalin
Specimen in anerobe vial or viral transport medium
Swabs

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (PNRP): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Not applicable

Clinical information:

A positive result indicates the presence of Pneumocystis DNA.
A negative result indicates the absence of detectable Pneumocystis DNA.

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87594

Date created:

06/26/2019

Revised date:

12/31/2024

Review date:

12/30/2024