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Aliases
MP PCR
Mycoplasma
Performing Section
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Throat Swab:
Standard swab kit with UTM/VTM (Preferred)
Nasopharyngeal Swab:
Respiratory PCR swab with UTM (not acceptable form anterior naris).
Dacron or Flocked in Viral Transport
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5mL
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Processing Instructions
Transport on wet ice
Temperature
Refrigerated
TAT
24 Hours
Test Components
Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR Result
Reference Range
Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR ResultNot Detected
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if on the incorrect swab or media.
CPT
87581