Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)

Test Code

21130
86738
21130
86738
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Clinical Significance

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) - Mycoplasma is the smallest of the free-living organisms. M. pneumoniae causes approximately 10-20% of all cases of pneumonia. These pneumonias that can affect otherwise healthy individuals, are commonly referred to as "walking" and "atypical" pneumonias.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative <770 U/mL
Low Positive 770-950 U/mL
Positive >950 U/mL

Alternative Name(s)

pneumoniae IgM ,Mycoplasma IgM

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Negative <770 U/mL
Low Positive 770-950 U/mL
Positive >950 U/mL

Alternative Name(s)

pneumoniae IgM ,Mycoplasma IgM
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

No additive (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
No additive (royal blue-top) tube
0.1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Icteric
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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