Pneumocystis Smear, DFA

LOINC codes: 700-5
Tests that measure Pneumocystis Smear, DFA: Labcorp 1, Quest Diagnostics 1

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Labcorp 1 test

Single-analyte tests

Pneumocystis Smear 180232
Tissue · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 3 days
Method and collection
Method
Direct or indirect fluorescent antibody (DFA)
Collection
Noninduced expectorated sputum specimens are not recommended.
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Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. carinii), DFA 34286
3 mL bronchial lavage/wash · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat
Method and collection
Method
Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA)
Collection
Keep refrigerated. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All client prepared slides must be fixed in acetone for 10 minutes prior to drying. Client prepared slides made from tissue require director approval. Slides must be shipped in plastic or cardboard slide transport devices.
Reference notes
Not detected
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1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
LOINC 700-5
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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