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MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE ANTIBODY, IgM
Number 819
CPT Code 86738
Alias ATYPICAL PNEUMONIA, PPLO ANTIBODIES
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range <770 units/mL
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 14 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations
The absorbent used in this assay removes as much as 15 mg/mL of human IgG, but the presence of residual IgG in individuals with hypergammaglobulinemia may affect results adversely.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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