Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody
Order Name
MYCOPLA AB
Test Number: 5564800
Revision Date 10/23/2017
Test Number: 5564800
Revision Date 10/23/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Mycoplasma IgG
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 6481-6 |
|
Mycoplasma IgM
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 58708-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Sat |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Serologically demonstrates a recent or current infection with M. pneumoniae. Accounts for approximately 20% of all cases of pneumonia. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86738X2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |