Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody, IgM


Abbrev Code:MPABM   
Order Code:LAB4192Order Name:Mycoplasma Pneumonaie Aby IGM
Methodology:Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
CPT Codes: 86738 x1
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-3 days.
Special Instructions:Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:1 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.4 mL
Container:Red or gold (gel)
Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)
Causes for Rejection:Bacterially contaminated, heat inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:50398


Interpretive

Reference Range:

0.76 U/L or less

Negative - No clinically significant amount of M. pneumoniae antibody detected.

0.77-0.95 U/L

Low Positive - M. pneumoniae specific IgM presumptively detected. Collection of a follow-up sample in 1-2 weeks is recommended to assure reactivity.

0.96 U/L or greater

Positive - Highly significant amount of M. pneumoniae specific IgM antibody detected. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.

 

 



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