On 4 March, South West London Pathology (SWLP) identified an issue with Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) test results from between 27 December 2025 to 4 March 2026. During this period, some results were issued that were falsely high (positive). All results that went out from 5 March onwards are correct. The FIT test looks for […]
Sputum PCP – (Pneumocystis jirovecii)
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Turnaround time | TAT - Available twice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with tests being run overnight and results available the following day |
Collection conditions
If an urgent PCP result is required, please discuss with the Microbiologist. This test will only be done on induced sputum or bronchial alveolar lavage.
Additional information
Sample stability 20C to 80C for one month
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