- MYCPNA
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae by PCR
Specimen:
Test Code
MYCPNA
Specimen Name
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae by PCR
Collect
Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, tracheal aspirates or pleural fluid. OR CSF.
Submit
CSF: Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile container. Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container, or transfer to viral transport media. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Monday/Wednesday/Friday - Reported 1-4 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87581
Components
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Additional Information
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