Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, IgM Ab (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000557

Alias/See Also

LAB799: Mycoplasma IgM Screen | LABCORP EAP: 163212

CPT Codes
86738x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, red-top tube, or green-top (either lithium or sodium heparin) tube. Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non?gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non?gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. PREFERRED SPECIMEN(S): 2 mL serum or plasma. Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL Specimen Container: Plastic screw-cap vial Transport Temperature: Room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 6 months Causes for Rejection: Heat-inactivated specimens; pooled specimens; grossly hemolyzed specimens; specimens with fungal growth Report available: 1-4 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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