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HelpTest Code LAB3918 Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR
Infectious
Synonyms
Mycoplasma PCR
Description
This test is for the qualitative detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae from repiratory swabs in UTM. infection via nucleic acid amplification.
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Nasal Middle Turbinate Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, or Anterior Nasal Swab.
Container(s): Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Preferred Vol: 1 Swab
Minimum Vol: 1 Swab
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology.
Reject due to: Collection other than a flocked swab in UTM (e.g. dry swab, ESwab, cotton swab, swab with wooden shaft, calcium alginate swab, etc.).
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 8 C (if storing ≤3 days) OR -70 C (if storing >3 days)
Off-site Collection: Send refrigerated if <3 days old OR frozen at -70 C if 3 days old or greater.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| UTM | RT | ≤ 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | ≤ 3 days | |
| Frozen | ≤ 30 days |
Availability
| Procedure | Performed | Turn Around Time (TAT) |
|---|---|---|
| PCR | Sun-Fri before 3pm |
1 - 3 days |
Test is not available STAT.
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Microbiology Laboratory
(206) 987-2585
CPT
87581