Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

SIM

40255 

CPT

86738 

Synonyms

MP 

Specimen Type

Serum 

Container

Gold

Collection Instructions

Volume

1 mL

Additional Information

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

24-72 hrs store at 2-8deg C.  >72 hrs Freeze at -20degC 

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed, QNS, specimens containing anticoagulant.

Reference Range

Negative 

Critical Value

Test Includes

IgM antibody detection for Mycoplasma pneumoniae 

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay 

Testing Frequency

Daily 

Reviewed By

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

02/02/23

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