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MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE

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Performed at Wyoming Medical Center


Test Code
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MYCPMT) - WyMC


CPT Codes
87581

Preferred Specimen
Throat swab specimens.


Instructions
Throat swab samples should be collected by vigorously swabbing the tonsils and the posterior pharynx using a Culturette swab.


Transport Temperature
Ambient / Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Samples may be held at room temperature for up to 24 hours prior to testing.
When testing will not be initiated within this time, the sample may be stored at 2-8oC for up to 14 days prior to testing.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unacceptable specimens:
Mini-tip swabs 
eSwabs


Methodology
Qualitative direct DNA amplification assay by Alethia

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Turn around time is 3 hours. 


Limitations
Nasal decongestants containing Phenylephrine HCL at concentrations greater than 0.595 ml/ml may produce false negative results with low positive specimens.
Whole blood at concentrations greater than 2% may interfere with the assay.


Reference Range
Not detected for Myoplasma pneumoniae


Performing Laboratory
Wyoming Medical Center



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.