Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)
431
Information
Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes approximately 10-20% of all cases of pneumonia. These pneumonias that can affect otherwise healthy individuals, are commonly referred to as “walking” and “atypical” pneumonias.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 7 Day(s), Refrigerated – 14 Day(s), Frozen – 2 Month(s)
CPT Code(s)
86738