Methodology
Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01516
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 g Lung tissue or Fresh (unfixed) tissue, 2-3 mL Bronchial alveolar lavage/wash (BAL), Sputum, Pleural fluid, Nasopharyngeal lavage/wash or Tracheal lavage/wash
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Sputum: Instruct patient to gargle with water and cough deeply to collect deep respiratory specimen in sterile container. Tissue: Add small amount of sterile, non-bacteriostatic, distilled water to prevent drying, if necessary. Do not add saline because it may be inhibitory.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Expired transport devices; Environmental sources; Received in viral transport media
Test Volume Required
1 g or 3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 g or 2 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87278
Revised
09-27-22