Mycoplasma pneumoniae, PCR (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100311

Alias/See Also

LAB261: Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA PCR | LABCORP EAP: 138420

CPT Codes
87581x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: NASOPHARYNGEAL SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Slides OR blocks Storage: Submit blocks/slides at room temperature. Special Instructions: Please provide a copy of the pathology report. Please direct any questions regarding this test to customer service at 800-345-4363. A subsequent blood sample may be requested in order to confirm the somatic origin of an identified mutation. Specimen Collection: Not Available Method: SNaPshot Multiplex PCR (primer extension-based method) Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

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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