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Pneumocystis jirovecii(PCP - Pneumocystis carinii)- Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL)

Source Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL)
Mnemonic M PCP
Specimen Requirements Submit BAL in sterile container or sterile specimen trap without preservative, diluent or fixative.
Specimen Handling Transport STAT.
If delay in transport, store specimen at 4°C.
Additional Information

Notify CLS Microbiology as per STAT/Priority specimen guidelines.

Testing always performed STAT.

Sputum, endotracheal aspirates and bronchial brushes are NOT acceptable specimens.

 
Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s)

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