MYCOPLASMA AB, IGM & IGG

Test Code

LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)

CPT Codes
86738 x2

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Transfer/aliquot tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 8 hours
2-8°C up to 2 days; otherwise freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis Interferes

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

M, W, F

Batched; Day shift only

Report Available

By end of shift on day tested unless repeat testing is needed

Reference Range

Mycoplasma IgG
·         </= 0.90 Negative
·         0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal
·         >/= 1.10 Positive

Mycoplasma IgM
·         <0.90

Clinical Significance

May aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patient with persistent pneumonia that is outside of the expected actue phase.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.