Mycoplasma pneumoniae - PCR

Test Name	Mycoplasma pneumoniae - PCR
Alternate Name(s)
Laboratory Module	Microbiology
Ordering Mnemonic	PCR MYCPNE
Specimen Type	Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Nasopharyngeal swab Throat swab Tracheal aspirates Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Container	Universal Transport Media (UTM) for swab Sterile container for respiratory aspirates or fluids CSF sterile tube for CSF
Container Information	UTM Sterile container CSF Sterile tube
Collection Information	Minimum 0.5mL volume required for respiratory aspirates or fluids.
Test Schedule	Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time	5 - 7 days
Critical Values	Positive result communicated to the health care provider.
Lab Process Notes	Testing from CSF specimen requires Public Health Laboratory Microbiologist's approval. CSF is not validated specimen type for this test.
Storage and Transport	Specimen should be transported to laboratory after collection in biohazard bag. Specimen should be stored and transported at 2-8°C after receipt in laboratory.
Test Referred To	Offsite, Referral Laboratory

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