Modality

BA

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Staining for Pneumocystis jiroveci

Test Code

G209

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Sputum,Bal, NDBAL

Quantity Required

2 ml

Type of Container

Sterile container

Method Used

Manual

Collection Instruction

Collect samples aseptically in a sterile container.

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15am to 2 pm Monday to Friday.9.15 to 12 pm Saturday and Sundays. upto 11 am Holidays.

Turn Around Time

Stat or within 24 hrs

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

Room Temp

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Monday to  Saturday    except holiday

Use

For demonstration of Pneumocystis jiroveci in smears.