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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)

Test Code
MYCOP


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Icteric


Methodology
Red Cell agglutination

Setup Schedule
Daily 0700-1500


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Mycoplasma is the smallest of the free-living organisms. M. pneumoniae causes approximately 10-20% of all cases of pneumonia. These pneumonias that can affect otherwise healthy individuals, are commonly referred to as "walking" and "atypical" pneumonias.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.