Test Name
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, DNA PCR
Alternate DescriptionM. pnuemoniae, PCR
LIS CodeMPPCRQ
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeThroat or NP Swab in 3 ml of M4 or VCM transport medium
Summary Test Name
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, DNR PCR
Container MicrobiologyThroat or NP Swab in 3 ml of M4 or VCM transport medium Bronchial washings, aspirates or sputum in a sterile container
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until shipped.
Reference ValueAccompanies report