Pneumocystis jirovecii Stain (Sputum)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2291

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

2 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Pneumocystis jiroveci
Pneumocystis carinii

Turnaround Time

3 hours

For urgent specimens. Routinely performed on weekdays (8:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Specimen Type

  • Sputum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Samples to be collected in sterile plastic tubes / pottles

Additional Specimen Information

If possible, please try to get the specimen to the laboratory before 1:00pm and notify the laboratory that it is being sent.

Samples stable at ambient temperature for 2 hours.
Samples can be refrigerated for 7 days

Rejection Criteria : non-respiratory samples, swabs, tissues and samples in formalin.
If sputa and BAL/Bronchial Washing received, only the BAL/Bronchial Washing is processed

Last updated: 26/03/2026