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HelpTest Code LAB656 Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG, Qualitative, Serum
Additional Codes
46182
Reporting Title
Myco IgG Mycoplasma
Methodology
The presence of Mycoplasma IgG antibody generally indicates past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The presence of a positive Mycoplasma IgG, with a positive Mycoplasma IgM, indicates a current Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
Performing Laboratory
Nationwide Children's Hosptial-ChildLab, Columbus, Ohio
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top or a speckled-top serum gel tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: Plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 8 hours | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Wednesday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86738 - Mycoplasma
86738 x 2 - titer (if appropriate)