Mycoplasma pneumonia Antibodies, IgG and IgM, CSF - LG6003
| Sunquest Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4909 | Epic Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimen are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | ARUP Laboratories will run test on CSF with a disclaimer. Indicate specimen source on the label. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF (source disclaimer required by ARUP) |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.1 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum, into a standard ARUP tube. Indicate CSF on specimen label. Store at refrigerated temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Sample is stable for 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50399 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | May aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patient with persistent pneumonia that is outside of the expected acute phase. |
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