Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Pneumocystis DNA by PCR, Qualitative
Update Type
Test Down or Delayed
CPT Code
87594
Order Code
PCRPC
INSTRUMENT DOWN
Pneumocystis DNA by PCR, Qualitative
Order code: PCRPC
Fee Code: LA043 (CPT 87594)
LOINC: 88690-3
Effective February 9, 2026, Michigan Medicine Laboratories Microbiology Lab’s Elitech instrument is down, causing delays in Legionella and Pneumocystis PCR testing. Specimens will be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories until the instrument is repaired.