Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR
Test Mnemonic
MYCPCR
CPT Codes
- 87581 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29257-3
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Sputum | Sterile container | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Bronch (BAL) | Sterile container | Frozen | or 2mL Tracheal aspirate in a sterile container; Frozen: or Nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport media; Frozen | |
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Frozen | ||
| 2 mL | Fluid, pleural | Sterile container | Frozen | or Bronchial brushing in a sterile container, Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |