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Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (MPPCR)

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EPIC Test Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR

EPIC Code

LAB261

Reference Lab

This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.

LabReferral
Virology - DowntownClick Here to visit LabCorp

Specimen Requirements

Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, bronchial aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF, nasopharyngeal and throat
Minimum Volume:>0.5 mL
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Refrigerated (4 degrees C)
Stability:<72 hours
Container:Sterile container.
Flocked swabs in 1 or 3mL UTM transport for nasopharyngeal and throat swabs

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, bronchial aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF, nasopharyngeal and throat4-5 days after receipt at reference laboratoryMonday-Saturday

Test Includes

Real-time polymerase chain reaction

CPT

87581

LOINC

29257-3
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