Test Details
Mnemonic
PNP
Ordering Code
3426380
CPT-4 Code(s)
87798
Specimen Information
Collect
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Specimen Preparation
1.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, or sputum collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Alternate Specimen
Sputum, bronchial wash
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes