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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae by PCR

Test Code
MPPCR


CPT Codes
87581

Preferred Specimen
Effective 1/19/18:  Specimen of choice is a THROAT SWAB


Transport Container
Throat Swab Collection:
Materials needed:
  1. Swabs: Prefer Aerobic swabs (red capped double swab) or may use 2 white swabs.
  2. Tongue depressor
Procedure:
  1. Have the patient open his or her mouth widely.
  2. Depress the tongue with the tongue depressor
  3. Firmly and quickly rub the swab over the back of the throat and the tonsil area. Especially rub on any red, inflamed area or area with white blotches or bands. Do not touch the swabs to the inside of the cheeks or other areas of the mouth if
  4. Place swabs into the swab transport tube.
  5. Label and send to the laboratory.  Transport at room temperature.
                                            
 


Methodology
Meridian Illumigene

Setup Schedule
7 days week


Report Available
<24 hours


Reference Range
Negative (Not detected)


Clinical Significance
Mycoplasma testing is primarily used to help determine if Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the cause of a respiratory tract infection.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology Laboratory



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.