Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 15498
Alternate Names
  • M. pneumoniae by PCR
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae Culture
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative Real-Time P
Clinical Significance

Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR [15498X] - Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, PCR, is a highly sensitive method to detect the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA in clinical specimens.
The diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection should not rely soley upon the result of a PCR assay. A positive result should be determined in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established clinical tests. Moreover, this assay cannot differentiate between viable and nonviable organisms. A negative PCR result indicates the absence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA at detectable levels in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of disease


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL sputum in Grey sterile container


Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient 
7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, leak-proof plastic container.


Minimum Volume

0.35 mL Sputum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Not detected


Methodology:
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Significance

Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR [15498X] - Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, PCR, is a highly sensitive method to detect the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA in clinical specimens.
The diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection should not rely soley upon the result of a PCR assay. A positive result should be determined in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established clinical tests. Moreover, this assay cannot differentiate between viable and nonviable organisms. A negative PCR result indicates the absence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA at detectable levels in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of disease


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

2 to 3 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

87581