Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA

Diagnostic Use

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR is no longer available as an individual test. Requests for M. pneumonia will be tested on the Respiratory Multiplex panel.

Department

Microbiology - Virology

Delphic Registration Code

IRNA

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Requests are batch tested daily Monday - Friday, approx 1100; with results available mid-late afternoon. Urgent or weekend testing must be discussed with and approved by a Microbiologist.

Test Adds

Please refer to the entry for Respiratory Virus Multiplex PCR

Synonyms

Atypical pneumonia - Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2069

Specimen Type

• Sputum
• Bronchial Washing
• Throat Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Viral

Acceptable

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Tested as part of the Respiratory Multiplex PCR.

Throat swab in VTM (preferred). Sputum or BAL in sterile container.

See link to Swab Guide under Additional Information section below

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

Nucleic acid extraction and DNA amplification by PCR.

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

PCR on throat swab samples is the diagnostic test of choice for diagnosing mycoplasma pneumonia. PCR is more sensitive than serology and culture.

Urgent or weekend testing must be discussed with and approved by a Microbiologist.

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

Enquiry Form

Contact Information

Enquiry Form