Pseudonyms
Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR
Collection Requirements
BAL, Bronchial washing, Tracheal Aspirate. Note: Sputum is not preferred
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Daily (Mon - Fri)
Reference Laboratory
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Test code: PCJPCR
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