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25055 M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG and IgM (MYCO)

M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG and IgM (MYCO)
Test Code: MPNABSO
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ref Lab Code: 85107, M. pneumoniae, Mycoplasma Serology
Useful For
​An aid in the diagnosis of disease associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ ​Red Top Tube (RTT) ​Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​1 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing Instructions
​Submit specien in plastic vial
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​14 days
​ ​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis Mild reject; Gross reject
​Lipemia Mild reject; Gross reject​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories Monday through Friday​ ​Same day/1 day
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) and
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Information
​Several syndromes have been associated with the infection including pharyngitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, and inflammation of the tympanic membrane presenting as bullous myringitis.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae accounts for approximately 20% of all cases of pneumonia. Classically, it causes a disease that has been described as primary atypical pneumonia. The disease is of insidious onset with fever, headache, and malaise for 2 to 4 days before the onset of respiratory symptoms. Most cases do not require hospitalization. Symptomatic infections attributable to this organism most commonly occur in children and young adults (ages 2-19 years).If Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies, IgM is positive or equivocal, then Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies, IgM by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) will be performed at an additional charge.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​None Detected
Interpretation
Positive IgM results are consistent with acute infection, although false positives do occur (see Cautions).
 
A single positive IgG result only indicates previous immunologic exposure.
 
Negative results do not rule-out the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated disease. The specimen may have been drawn before the appearance of detectable antibodies. If testing is performed too early following primary infection, IgG and/or IgM may not be detectable. If a Mycoplasma infection is clinically indicated, a second specimen should be submitted at least 14 days later. ​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86738 ​ ​2 ​Mycoplasma mneumoniae by EIA ​
​86738 ​ ​ Mycoplasma pneumoniae by indirect IFA (if needed)​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ref Lab Code: 85107, M. pneumoniae, Mycoplasma Serology
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​M. Pneumoniae Ab (MYCPN)
​Cerner ​M. Pneumoniae Ab (85107)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ ​Red Top Tube (RTT) ​Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​1 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing
​Submit specien in plastic vial
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​14 days
​ ​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis Mild reject; Gross reject
​Lipemia Mild reject; Gross reject​
Useful For
​An aid in the diagnosis of disease associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​None Detected
Interpretation
Positive IgM results are consistent with acute infection, although false positives do occur (see Cautions).
 
A single positive IgG result only indicates previous immunologic exposure.
 
Negative results do not rule-out the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated disease. The specimen may have been drawn before the appearance of detectable antibodies. If testing is performed too early following primary infection, IgG and/or IgM may not be detectable. If a Mycoplasma infection is clinically indicated, a second specimen should be submitted at least 14 days later. ​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories Monday through Friday​ ​Same day/1 day
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) and
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86738 ​ ​2 ​Mycoplasma mneumoniae by EIA ​
​86738 ​ ​ Mycoplasma pneumoniae by indirect IFA (if needed)​ ​
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