Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) detection
Microbiology
Notes
- A nebulised saline induced sputum or bronchoscopy trap specimen is required.
- Normal expectorated sputum is not an acceptable sample and will not be processed
Please telephone the laboratory when these samples are collected
Sample requirements
Bronchoscopy trap or nebulised saline induced sputum
Collect into a 60mL wide-mouthed container
Required information
- Relevant clinical details
- Specimen collection method
Storage/transport
Refrigerate immediately after collection
Transport to the laboratory without delay
Turnaround time
Up to 3 days