Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies, IgM

Alphabetical Test listing

Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies, IgM-13411

 

 

  
Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies, IgM
  
13411
  
LAB13411
  
MYCPM
  
Atypical pneumonia antibodies
Pleuropneumonia-like organism (PPLO) antibodies
  

Aid in the diagnosis of atypical pneumonia and Stevens-Johnson syndrome by providing laboratory support for a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

  

The absorbent used in this assay removes as much as 15 mg/mL of human IgG, but the presence of residual IgG in individuals with hypergammaglobulinemia may affect results adversely.

  
Serum
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  
  
  1. Allow sample to clot
  2. Spin
  3. Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
  
  

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 14 days

Frozen - 14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x 3

  
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
  
LabCorp Burlington (163212): R-LC
  
Mo - Fr
  
4 days
  

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

  

Negative: < 770 units/mL

  

Results must be interpreted in light of each patient's history, physical examination, and other diagnostic findings.

Low positive results (770-950 units/mL) are presumptive evidence of acute or recent infection. It is recommended that the test be repeated on a fresh specimen one to two weeks later to assure reactivity. Specific IgM may persist for several months after initial infection or be absent during reinfection.

  
86738
  
Result 5256-3
  
04/10/2019
  
05/30/2023
  
05/30/2023