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 | ||
CPT Code: | 86738 x2 | ||
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 |
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. |
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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