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Test Code
10482
Test Name
Histopathology, Pneumocystis jiroveci Preparation
CPT Codes
88312
Included Tests
  • Histopathological evaluation performed by Board Certified Pathologist.
  • Includes Methenamine Silver stain.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility
  • To obtain a diagnosis; this may be used by the treating physicians to direct appropriate patient management and treatment.
Specimen and Container Info

Alternate Specimen:

Min. Volume External: Lung biopsy, transthoracic needle aspirate, bronchopulmonary lavage, OR induced sputum technique (volume determined by the surgeon)

Volume External:

Alternate Container:
Collection Instructions
  • Collect in sterile container or on clean glass slides.
  • Specimen container or slides must be labeled with patient’s full name, date, time and a second identifier (i.e., DOB, MR#, SS#.)
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Submit specimen with an EPIC order, Tissue Pathology Requisition Form (HNL-31), Cytology Non-Gyn Requisition (HNL-32), or one of the laboratory's electronic forms.
  • Include patient history, source of specimen and requested testing.
Methodology
Histopathology
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday-Friday no holidays. Stat testing available on request.
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