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Lab Test Dictionary

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM) (21130)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01018

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Icteric

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.1 mL Serum


CPT Codes

86738


Revised

09-27-22