Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Code

34127

CPT Code(s)

86738 (x2)

Test Code

34127

CPT Code(s)

86738 (x2)

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Clinical Significance

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) -

This test helps detect Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. Respiratory tract infections including community-acquired pneumonia are common reasons for testing for M pneumoniae, especially in children [3,4].

Clinical presentations of M pneumoniae infection are generally mild, but can vary widely across individuals, and are most often characterized by tracheobronchitis with upper respiratory tract symptoms. Approximately one-third of people with M pneumoniae infection develop pneumonia that was previously considered "atypical." Extrapulmonary complications may include ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

M. pneumoniae Ab (IgG)

≤0.90	Negative
0.91-1.09	Equivocal
≥1.10	Positive

M. pneumoniae Ab (IgM)

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

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

M. pneumoniae Ab (IgG)

≤0.90	Negative
0.91-1.09	Equivocal
≥1.10	Positive

M. pneumoniae Ab (IgM)

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

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 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

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 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

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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