Mycoplasma pneumoniae by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87581 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, tracheal aspirates or pleural fluid. OR CSF. Specimen Preparation:CSF: Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL).Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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