Test Overview
EIA
As aid in the diagnosis of disease associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Positive IgM results are consistent with acute infection, although false-positives do occur. A single positive IgG result only indicates previous immunologic exposure.
IgG: Negative; IgM: Negative.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Negative results do not rule out the presence of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae-associated disease. The specimen may have been drawn before the appearance of detectable antibodies. If testing is performed too early following primary infection, IgG and/or IgM may not be detectable. If a Mycoplasma infection is clinically indicated, a second specimen should be submitted at least 14 days later.
Test Details
2 - 5 days
- Antibody, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Antibody, PPLO
- PPLO Antibody
- Primary Atypical Pneumonia Antibody
- MYCOP
- MYCOPLASMA ANTIBODY
- MYCOPL PNEUMONIAE AB, IGG, IGM
- MYCO IGG
- MYCO IGM
- MYCO-D
- MYCOAB
- MYCOPLASMA PNUMONIAE IGG
- MYCOPLASMA PNUMONIAE IGM
- M PNEUMO AB
- MYCOIFA
- M pneumoniae IgM Ab, IFA
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.
Additional Information
If test is positive or equivocal for IgM Antibodies, Mayo MMYCO IgM by IFA (MMYCO) (CPT 86738) will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.