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Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA by PCR
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P319 |
| Test group | Mycoplasma |
| Performed by | Focus via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Real time PCR |
| Container type | Sterile screw-cap container for BAL and sputum; put other respiratory swabs in Viral-Chlamydia-Mycoplasma transport medium (obtain from L553) |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL |
| Sample type | BAL, Sputum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL BAL or sputum |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL BAL or sputum |
| Processing notes | Order Quest test # 15498X |
| Normal range | Not detected |
| Synonyms | M. pneumoniae |
| Stability | Refrigerated 2 weeks |
| Additional information | Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. FDA |
| CPT coding | 87581-90 |
| LOINC code | 29257-3 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:09:54 PM |
| Entry Number | 1276 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667