Test directory: Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR, Qual

Ordering Code 7699
Test Name Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR, Qual
Alias Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Preferred Specimen Bronchial lavage/wash
Preferred Container Sterile container
Other Specimen/Container 1.5 mL sputum in Sterile container, Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in 3.0 mL M4, VCM or UTM medium 1.0 mL CSF in sterile container
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron(R) or rayon swabs
Do not use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Calcium alginate swab
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Source ALL See report.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA ALL See report.