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Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgASpecimen Type
Serum RedDraw blood in a red-top tube. Separate serum from cells immediately and send 1 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Required: Collection date
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 120 days |
Reference Values
Reference Ranges Mycoplasma IgA:
0 - 9 BU/mL
None Detected
There is no indication of M. pneumoniae infection.
10 - 20 BU/mL
Equivocal
Test a second sample, drawn two to four weeks later in parallel with the first sample. When second sample is equivocal the result should be considered as negative.
21 BU/mL and greater
Relevant detectable levels of IgA antibodies. Suggestive of current or chronic M. pneumoniae infection.
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
1 - 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Cambridge Biomedical Inc.CPT Code Information
86738