Test Details
Mnemonic
PNJRP
Ordering Code
3400816
CPT-4 Code(s)
87799
Specimen Information
Collect
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Specimen Preparation
Collect 1.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage in a sterile leakproof container.
Alternate Specimen
Bronchial wash
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCR Not Detected copies/mL
P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCR Not Detected Log copies/mL
P. jirovecii DNA, QN PCR Not Detected Log copies/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
No