87281 Pneumocystis carinii ag if
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: PCP antigen, Pneumocystis IF, Pneumocystis jirovecii
Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly carinii) antigens directly from respiratory specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.
Clinical Context
Used for rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients. Less sensitive than molecular methods but provides rapid results.
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