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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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General Information
Alias: Mycoplasma PCR
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time: 1-4 days
CPT Codes: 87571
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Link:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
PCR |
|
|
Not detected |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
CSF |
CSF tube |
1 |
mL |
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
|
Pleural fluid |
Sterile cup |
2 |
mL |
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
|
Sputum |
Sterile cup |
2 |
mL |
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
|
Bronchial brushing |
Sterile cup |
|
|
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year |
|
BAL |
Sterile cup |
2 |
mL |
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year |
|
NP Swab |
Flu Swabstick |
|
|
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
|
Tracheal aspirate |
Sterile cup |
2 |
mL |
|
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
|
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