Updated Test

Effective Date

02/21/2023

Notes

ARUP # 0060052

Changes to specimen requirement, alternate specimen, methodology

Specimen Information

Specimen Preparation

Previous:Updated To:
Send 5.0 mL bronchial washing in a sterile, screw capped plastic container. Specimen source required. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.  

Alternate Specimen

Previous:Updated To:
Bronchoalveolar lavage, induced sputum

Methodology

Previous:Updated To:
Direct Immunofluorescent Stain