Pneumocystis jiroveci (carinii) PCR
- Test Method
- Taqman real time PCR Assay
- Specimen Required
- Sputum, induced sputum, bronchial washing, BAL.
- Spec Type Min
- 200 ul
- When Tested
- daily (on request)
- Turnaround Time
- 24 hour
- Normal Ranges
- n/a
- Reference Ranges
- Ct <32 - positive
Ct>32-40 - low positive - Cut Off Lower
- Positive: 32 ct-value, Low positive >/=33 ct value
- Units of Measurement
- Cycle Theshold (Ct-value)
- Related Tests
- n/a
- Billing Advice
- Medicare rebatable
- Contact
- 9342 9670