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HelpTest Code MYCOM Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Screening for IgM antibodies in the indication of recent or past exposure to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMYCO | M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S by IFA | No | No |
Reporting Name
M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Rejected |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MYCO / Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86738
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MYCOM | M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S | 5257-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MYCOM | M. pneumoniae Ab, IgM, S | 5257-1 |