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HelpTest Code MYCOM Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody Screen, IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
Epic Test ID
LAB2227
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Includes qualitative determination of Mycoplasma
pneumoniae IgM antibodies.
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Methodist Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red top or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Whole Blood
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 72 hours/Frozen 2 months/Ambient NO
Reference Values
Negative: no Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM
detected
Positive: Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM detected;
presence of IgM antibody indicates current infection.
Acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia requires the use
of
Droplet Precautions during patient care to prevent spread. Drug
of
choice for mycoplasma pneumonia is a macrolide. Alternatives
include doxycycline or a fluoroquinolone.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86738