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Pneumocystis IFA

Pneumocystis IFA

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A yeast-like fungus belonging to the genus Pneumocystis is known as Pneumocystis jirovecii. Pneumocystis pneumonia is caused by this significant human pathogen, which is more common in immunocompromised hosts. P. jirovecii was formerly known as P. carinii before being identified as a disease that only affects humans.

Pneumocystis IFA (Indirect fluorescent Antibody) test designed for the detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii in human bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum specimens

Why is Pneumocystis IFA Test Done?

The Pneumocystis IFA Test is used to detect  Pneumocystis jirovecii in human bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum specimens.

The doctor recommends this test to patients experiencing symptoms such as

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Chills
  • Fatigue (tiredness)

and to patients with Chronic lung diseases, Cancer, Inflammatory diseases or autoimmune diseases, etc.

What is the Procedure for the Pneumocystis IFA Test?

You have to give Sputum (a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the lungs and bronchi) / Induced Sputum / BAL fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.

Preparation for Pneumocystis IFA Test

No special preparation is needed for the Pneumocystis IFA Test

Cost of Pneumocystis IFA Test

The cost of a Pneumocystis IFA Test near me in Delhi ranges from INR 25,00 to INR3,000

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