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Test ID FMPNC Mycoplasma pneumoniae Culture

Reporting Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Culture

Specimen Type

Varies

Preferred: Throat swab (Supply T507) collected in Universal transport media (UTM) (Supply T187) sent frozen.

 

Acceptable: 1:1 volume of Bronchial Wash/Lavage, Nasopharyngeal Aspirate or Nasopharyngeal Swab, Lung tissue, pleural fluid or pericardial fluid collected in UTM (Supply T187) sent frozen.

 

Collect respiratory specimen in Universal transport media (UTM) (Supply T187) supplied, M4 or M5. Specimen must be placed in transport media within 2 hours of collection. Send specimen frozen.

 

Note: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Frozen 30 days

Clinical Information

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the principal etiologic agents responsible for primary atypical pneumonia (often called walking pneumonia) as well as more mild forms of upper respiratory illness. Primary atypical pneumonia may be a severely debilitating disease and may infect otherwise healthy individuals.

Reference Values

Reference Range:  Not isolated

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

21 - 28 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87109

NY State Approved

Yes