Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
4 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Throat/nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, bronchoalveolar (BAL)/bronchial wash/aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Volume
One swab (in universal transport medium) or 0.5 mL BAL/bronchial wash/aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, or CSF
Minimum Volume
One swab (in universal transport media) or 0.2 mL BAL/ bronchial wash/aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, or CSF (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Universal transport medium (swab) or sterile container (BAL/bronchial wash/aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF)
Collection Instructions
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
BAL/wash/aspirates and swabs are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days and frozen for 90 days.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138420 | Mycoplasma pneumoniae, PCR | 29257-3 | 139170 | Mycoplasma pneumoniae, PCR | 29257-3 | |
| Order Code | 138420 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Mycoplasma pneumoniae, PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 29257-3 | |||||
| Result Code | 139170 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Mycoplasma pneumoniae, PCR | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 29257-3 |