Test Details

Mnemonic

MYCM

Ordering Code

3003100

CPT-4 Code(s)

86738

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum: Red top

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, plasma

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunoassay
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Reference Range

≤0.90 Index Negative: No antibody detected
0.91 - 1.09 Index Equivocal: Repeat testing in
10 - 14 days may be helpful.
≥1.10 Index Positive: IgM antibody to Mycoplasma
pneumonia detected, which may indicate active
or recent infection.
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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