Test Code MYCOG Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Screening for IgG antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86738
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MYCOG | M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG, S | 45224-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MYCOG | M. pneumoniae Ab, IgG, S | 45224-3 |