Pneumocystis jirovecii PCR
Clinical Background:
This test is used in the diagnosis of respiratory infections caused by P jirovecii, particularly in immunocompromised and HIV positive patients. Induced sputum of BAL are the most appropriate samples.
This test is used in the diagnosis of respiratory infections caused by P jirovecii, particularly in immunocompromised and HIV positive patients. Induced sputum of BAL are the most appropriate samples.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Induced sputum, BAL sample in sterile universal
Induced sputum, BAL sample in sterile universal
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Induced sputum, BAL sample in sterile universal
Induced sputum, BAL sample in sterile universal
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
QMCD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics)
QMCD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics)
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C