Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms
M pneumonia antibody IgG; M pneumonia IgG
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimen. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: 1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed; Icteric; Severely lipemic
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimen. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86738
Revised
09-24-19
Initials
SL