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Microbiology Sources | Microbiology Tests | Anatomic Pathology | Cytopathology

Lung Tissue for Pneumocystis carinii (PCP)

Anatomic Pathology performs a special stain to detect the presence of Pneumocystis carinii. The stain can be performed on lung tissue and cytology preparations.

Requisition

CLS Anatomic Pathology

Specimen Handling and Transport

Submit fresh tissue if a frozen section is required.

If a frozen section is not required, submit tissue in 10% Formalin (NBF) in an appropriate sized plastic container. There should be 10 times the volume of fixative to the volume of tissue and the fixative must cover the specimen. Label the container according to CLS requirements. Containers must be securely tightened to eliminate any leakage.