MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE IGG ANTIBODY

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: MYCG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024034
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1 - 5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL
Temperature: Room Temperature
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Methods

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Clinical Utilities

Aid in the diagnosis of atypical pneumonia, which is a cause of community-acquired pneumonia. Primary infection usually occurs in children and reinfection in adults is common. Results must be interpreted in light of each patient's history, physical examination, and other diagnostic findings.

CPT Codes

86738

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative

Additional Info:  A positive result indicates prior exposure to Mycoplasma. A single positive IgG result may be present in the absence of any clinical symptoms as specific IgG antibodies may remain elevated for up to one year after the initial infection. Recent or acute infection can only be documented by a positive Mycoplasma IgM result and/or a significant increase in the IgG value between sera drawn two to four weeks apart. In some individuals, Mycoplasma IgG levels decline to undetectable levels after four to six months.