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Test Code MYCOM Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Reporting Name

M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S

Useful For

Screening for IgM 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

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen 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 Rejected
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
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S 5257-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MYCOM M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S 5257-1

Secondary ID

48318

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