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Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies (IgG, IgM), IFA, CSF

Test Code
15575


Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
IFA

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Tues-Sat


Report Available
1-3 days


Reference Range
Mycoplasma pneumonia (IgG) Ab, CSF <1:1 titer
Mycoplasma pneumonia (IgM) Ab, CSF <1:1 titer

Interpretive Criteria
<1:1Antibody Not Detected
≥1:1Antibody Detected




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