M PNEUMONIAE CULTURE
| Synonyms: | Culture, Mycoplasma pneumoniae; PPLO Culture |
| Computer Code: | (RMPC) |
| Specimen Collection: | Collect throat swabs, sputum, bronchial washings, lung tissue, tracheal aspiration. Do not use wooden shaft swabs. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain entire specimen refrigerated. *Place specimen in viral transport media. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | |
| Routine TAT: | Minimum 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87109 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |