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Test Description
Test Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody, IgG

Synonym(s)

Myco pn IgG

Description

 

Methodology Immunofluorescence
Performed Monday – Friday
Turnaround Time 1 – 4 days
Specimen Requirements

1 mL serum

Store and transport at 4-8°C.

Rejection Criteria  
CPT Code(s)

86738

Reference Range

<1:16 No detectable antibody to M. pneumoniae

1:64 and 1:128 Equivocal results.  Retest another specimen at a later date to evaluate the possibility of a seroconversion

≥ 1:256 Evidence of a current or recent infection with M. pneumoniae

Contact

Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057or Toll Free 877-887-8136

Last Modified: 02/04/2011