MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE IgM Ab

Synonyms: Atypical Pneumonia Antibodies; Pleuropneumonia-Like Organism (PPLO) Antibodies
Computer Code: (RMPM)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 5 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86738
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII