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

Microbiology

Availability

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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