Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR

General Information

Lab Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR

Lab Code

MPNPCR

Epic Name

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.

Receiving Instructions: 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.

Lab Department

Microbiology(MC)

Frequency

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

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics 206-520-4600 ---------------------------------------- Shipping Address Attn: Molecular Microbiology UW CLSPS 1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117 Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 206-520-4600 Alternate phone: 206-598-6147 Performing Lab Address Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177 University of Washington Medical Center 1959 NE Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-598-5735 Alternate phone: 206-598-6147	Contact Information Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you may have. Your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible. email: molmicdx@uw.edu The Molecular Microbiology lab is open from Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT. Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198. For results or other inquiries, we can be reached by phone at the following numbers: Phone: (206) 598-5735 Alternate phone: (206) 598-6147 FAX: (206) 520-4903 For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190