Test Code LAB799 Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Qualitative, Serum
Additional Codes
46184
Reporting Title
Myco IgM Mycoplasma
Methodology
Meridian ImmunoCard
The presence of Mycoplasma IgM antibody indicates current Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology
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, but blood must be centrifuged and aliqoted to remove serum from direct contact with cells.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86738