Mycoplasma pneumoniae culture

Alphabetical Test listing

Mycoplasma pneumoniae culture-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Culture, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
PPLO culture

Useful for:

Isolation and identification of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Specimen type:

Throat swab

Collection container:

BD Universal viral transport media (UTM)

Volume:

Entire container

Collection instructions:

Do not use swabs with wooden shafts

Transport container:

BD Universal viral transport media (UTM)

Alternate specimen type:

Sputum, bronchial washings, lung tissue or tracheal aspiration

Required forms/information:

Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, sputum).

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated

Reason for rejection:

Bacterial swab specimen
Specimen received in grossly leaking transport container
Dry specimen
Specimen submitted in fixative or additives
Specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device
Inappropriate specimen transport conditions
Specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually >72 hours)
Specimen stored or transported at room temperature
Wooden shaft swab in transport device
Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (086876): R-NX

Days set up:

5 days/week

TAT:

15 - 21 days

Method:

Culture

Reference ranges:

No Mycoplasma pneumoniae

CPT codes:

87109

LOINC code:

Result 19054-6

Date created:

05/24/2019

Revised date:

03/04/2025

Review date:

03/04/2025