Laboratory diagnosis of pneumocystosis.
Laboratory diagnosis of pneumocystosis requires that appropriate specimens be properly obtained, that these specimens be appropriately processed in the laboratory, examined by competent personnel, and reported in a timely fashion. The laboratory section that performs the evaluation and the methods and stains used vary depending on the interests and capabilities of persons at each institution.
Smith
J W
JW
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
Bartlett
M S
MS
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007159:Immunologic Tests; D011010:Pneumocystis / Q000145:classification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy