Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR
| Abbrev Code: | MPPCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4188 | Order Name: | Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87581 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Respiratory specimen: sputum, lung washes, tracheal aspirates, nasopharyngeal swabs, pleural fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushings or CSF. Specimen source is required. |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL Respiratory specimen in sterile container, M4 viral transport media or Universal transport media; 1 mL CSF in sterile container only. |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL Respiratory specimen or CSF |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: M4 Viral Transport Media, BD Universal Transport Media |
| Causes for Rejection: | Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. CSF in transport media or non-sterile container. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 60256 |
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