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Test Code MYCOM Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Serum


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.

 

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Screening for IgM antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.

 

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.

 

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86738

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S 5257-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S 5257-1