Description
Pneumocystis jiroveci can cause severe lower respiratory tract infections in the immunocompromised. This fungus is detected using a direct immunofluorescent assay which can be applied to lower respiratory tract specimens, namely BAL and post mortem lung biopsies. A positive result allows the administration of septrin.
Also known as
PCP, Pneumocystsi carinii
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Additional information
This organism was formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
BAL, lung biopsy (in sterile container)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Fungal infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required