Pneumocystis Jirovecii Qualitative PCR

Understanding Pneumocystis Jirovecii Qualitative PCR

Pneumocystis Jirovecii Qualitative PCR test is for rapid qualitative detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii (fungus) in the blood sample especially in patients suspected to have Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and where it is difficult to collect the recommended respiratory samples. This is a Real-time PCR-based test.  This fungus is common in the environment and rarely causes illness in healthy people. However, it can cause a lung infection in people with a weakened immune system due to cancer, long-term use of corticos...

What does Pneumocystis Jirovecii Qualitative PCR measure?

Pneumocystis Jirovecii Qualitative PCR test is for rapid qualitative detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii (fungus) in the blood sample especially in patients suspected to have Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and where it is difficult to collect the recommended respiratory samples. This is a Real-time PCR-based test.  This fungus is common in the environment and rarely causes illness in healthy people. However, it can cause a lung infection in people with a weakened immune system due to cancer, long-term use of corticos...