Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR

General Information

Lab Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR

Lab Code

MPNPCR

Epic Name

(not orderable in Epic)

Description

For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular Diagnosis Microbiology Section Website

Synonyms

Mycoplasma culture, PCR, respiratory

Components

Code	Name
OLD	OLD & NOT APPLICABLE

Interpretation

Method

PCR amplified probe

Reference Range

See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Nasopharynx, Sputum, Bronchial Fluid, Throat swab

Collection

Specimens should be collected into a DNA free container labeled with at least two identifiers. All swabs must be received in Mycoplasma/viral/universal transport media. E-swabs are acceptable. Also accepted: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues (FFPE, PET) Unacceptable: Tissues free-floating in formalin; samples containing citrate, or heparin; Blood/Serum specimens

Handling Instructions

Transport to the laboratory immediately or refrigerate overnight.Tissue specimens should be submitted and maintained on Dry Ice.

Quantity

requested: Swab in UTM; 1 mL Fluid; 1 cc Tissue preferred
minimum: Diagnostic yield generally proportional to specimen size.

Processing

Freeze specimens at -20°C upon arrival Outside Laboratory: Refrigerate swabs in transport media for up to 24 hours; freeze at - 20°C for longer periods. Freeze all other specimens in sterile containers at -20°C. Transport all specimens on ice.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

DO NOT USE for Micro (MCO)

Performing Location(s)

CL	Molecular Microbiology 206-598-5735 Shipping Address Attn: Molecular Microbiology UW CLSPS 1601 Lind Ave SW Room 171A Renton, WA 98057 Performing Lab Address UW Medicine Central Laboratory Molecular Microbiology 1601 Lind Ave SW Room 485 Renton, WA 98057	We receive specimens 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you have, so that we can provide you with the best possible service. Our e-mail is monitored in real time, and your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible. e-mail: molmicdx@uw.edu For urgent inquiries, billing inquiries, or requests for faxed reports, please contact our Client Services Department at (206) 598-5735 or (800) 713-5198.

Frequency

Preliminary results in 2 to 4 days. Testing initiated upon receipt of specimen, Monday-Friday

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