Test Code MPAM Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody, IgM
Additional Codes
50398
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT
86738
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Turn Around Time
2-4 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
EPIC Code
LAB4475
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.1 mL
Patient Preparation
If parallel testing is ordered, mark specimen as "acute" or "convalescent". Convalescent specimen must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimen.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
STAT Availability
No
LOINC
5256-3