Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP)
PJP
Pneumocystis
PCP
96.23
Specimen Required:Bronchioalveolar lavage is preferred however induced sputum, from immunocompromised patients, will be processed if collection of a lavage is not possible.
Microbiology
Mon - Sun, 0800 - 1630
24 hours
PCR
Specimen Collection: Minimum 10 mL bronchioalveolar lavage (30 mL recommended), 2-4 mL sputum
