title: Laboratory diagnosis of pneumocystosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bartlett
mesh_terms: 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