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HelpTest Code LAB21043 Mycoplasma pneumonia PCR
Department
Microbiology
Collection Requirements
Throat swab(s)
Primary Collection Container
Copan Dual Swab
Transport
Copan Dual Swab Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: unacceptable
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
LAMP-PCR DNA Amplification
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
87571
Unacceptable Conditions
Viral Transport media is not acceptable for testing