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Lab Test Dictionary

Mycoplasma IgM


Synonyms

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IGM Antibody

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

RCHSD Serology


Epic ID

LAB799

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Stat TAT

1 Hour


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Serum

Container Type

Gold (SST)

Collection Instructions

Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate serum into a separate tube and place in refrigerator. For STATs, take directly to Micro. Take to Hematology if Micro is not staffed.


CPT Codes

86738


Revised

8/17/23

Initials

SA