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Test Code MYCO Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum


Ordering Guidance


Detection of IgM or IgG class antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae provides exposure information. The preferred method of diagnosis of acute M pneumoniae infection is by molecular detection; order MPRP / Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

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.


Secondary ID

48394

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MYCOG M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG, S No Yes
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S No Yes
MYCON M. pneumoniae Ab Interpretation No Yes

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MMYCO M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S by IFA No No

Testing Algorithm

If the Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM result is reactive or equivocal, then M pneumoniae IgM by indirect immunofluorescence assay will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

MYCOG, MYCOM: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

MMYCO: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

MYCON: Technical Interpretation

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

IgG: Negative

IgM: Negative

IgM by indirect immunofluorescence: Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86738 x 2-Mycoplasma pneumoniae by EIA

86738-Mycoplasma pneumoniae by indirect IFA (if appropriate)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.