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MERIFLUOR^® Pneumocystis

Immunofluorescent assay for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii cysts and trophozites.

Meridian Catalogue #:	222030
Kit Size	30 Determinations
Shelf Life from date of manufacture	18 Months
Storage Requirements	Refrigerated
Specimen Type	Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Bronchial Wash, Induced Sputum
Assay Format	Direct Immunofluorescence
CE Marked	Yes
Sensitivity	96%
Specificity	95%
Hazardous	Harmful - Formaldehyde
Country of Origin	USA
Available Within/Outside USA	Yes
Suggested CPT Code	87281
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Results Interpretation	Positive Test Result Any specimen that contains two typical cysts exhibiting apple-green fluorescence of characteristic morphology should be considered positive for the presence of P. carinii. Negative Test Result A specimen that fails to exhibit the characteristic fluorescence described above.

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