Test directory: Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR, Qual

Ordering Code7699
Test NameMycoplasma pneumoniae PCR, Qual
AliasMycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Preferred SpecimenBronchial lavage/wash
Preferred ContainerSterile container
Other Specimen/Container1.5 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 Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsIf 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 RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaCalcium alginate swab
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
SourceALLSee report.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNAALLSee report.