- Test Name
- Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP stain, P. carinii, PCP)
- Aliases
- PCP / PJP Stain
- Provincial Mnemonic
- FUNFS
- LOINC Test Code
- 21003-9
- Description and Primary Use
- Microscopic examination to diagnose PCP / PJP
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 48 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Invasive specimen
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sterile container
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18