Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR

General Information

Lab Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR

Lab Code

MPNPCR

Epic Ordering

Mycoplasm pneumoniae PCR

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

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.

LIS Dept Code

Microbiology (MC)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

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

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