Mycoplasma pneumoniae serology Blood

Diagnostic Use

Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is one of the most common pathogens causing pneumonia, and is an important causative pathogen of community-acquired pneumonia in neonates, school age children and adolescents.

Studies have indicated that M. pneumoniae IgM antibodies are not as sensitive for the diagnosis of M. pneumoniae infection in adults. The use of M. pneumoniae PCR is seen as a more sensitive test in assessing the adult presenting with suspected infection.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae testing guidelines (updated Dec 2019)

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

MPNM

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

2419

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

As part of an on going assessment into the clinical utility of offering Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM serology, we will now be restricting the availability to patients </= 15 years.
Specific requests for IgM serology outside of the above guideline can be performed following consultation with our Clinical Microbiology Team.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot serum 5mL

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

Mycoplasma IgM EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$31.32 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2419

Onset date of illness desirable.
Studies have indicated that M. pneumoniae IgM antibodies are not as sensitive for the diagnosis of M. pneumoniae infection in adults. The use of M. pneumoniae PCR is seen as a more sensitive test in assessing the adult presenting with suspected infection.
Specific requests for IgM serology outside of the above guideline can be performed following consultation with our Clinical Microbiology Team.
As part of an on going assessment into the clinical utility of offering Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM serology, we will now be restricting the availability to patients </=15 years.

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