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TEST ID MYCO Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum

Reporting Name

M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG and IgM, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


Detection of IgM or IgG class antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae provides exposure information. The preferred method of diagnosis of acute M pneumoniae infection is by molecular detection; order MPRP / Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Testing Algorithm

If the Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM result is reactive or equivocal, then M pneumoniae IgM by indirect immunofluorescence assay will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

MYCOG, MYCOM: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

MMYCO: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

MYCON: Interpretation

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

IgG: Negative

IgM: Negative

IgM by indirect immunofluorescence: Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MMYCO M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S by IFA No No

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86738 x 2-Mycoplasma pneumoniae by EIA

86738-Mycoplasma pneumoniae by indirect IFA (if appropriate)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Useful For

Screening for recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

 

This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MYCOG M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG, S No Yes
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S No Yes
MYCON M. pneumoniae Ab Interpretation No Yes