Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR is no longer available as an individual test. Requests for M. pneumonia will be tested on the Respiratory Multiplex panel.
Microbiology - Virology
IRNA
Atypical pneumonia - Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA
75 hours
2069
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
Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
Nucleic acid extraction and DNA amplification by PCR.
$143.79 (Exclusive of GST)
PCR on throat swab samples is the diagnostic test of choice for diagnosing mycoplasma pneumonia. PCR is more sensitive than serology and culture.
Urgent testing by arrangement, please discuss with a CHL Microbiologist
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