Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (MPPCR) |
EPIC Test Name
Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCREPIC Code
LAB261Reference Lab
This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.Lab | Referral |
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Virology - Downtown | Click Here to visit LabCorp |
Specimen Requirements
Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, bronchial aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF, nasopharyngeal and throat | |
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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
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial wash, bronchial aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF, nasopharyngeal and throat | 4-5 days after receipt at reference laboratory | Monday-Saturday |
Test Includes
Real-time polymerase chain reaction |