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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG Antibody by EIA
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Test Code
MYCO
Alias/See Also
659;
Mycoplasma IgG;
Pneumoniae IgG;
Mycoplasma IgG;
Pneumoniae IgG;
CPT Codes
86738
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia. Plasma will be rejected.
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday
BS
BS
Report Available
6 days
Clinical Significance
Mycoplasma are 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.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
