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HelpTest Code LAB10406 Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM Antibody
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
MYCM
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
≤0.90 Index Negative: No antibody detected
0.91-1.09 Index Equivocal: Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
≥1.10 Index Positive: IgM antibody to Mycoplasma pneumonia detected, which may indicate active or recent infection.
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday and Thursday
Reported
5 Days
CPT Codes
86738
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.