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Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR

Ordering information:

Alternate names:

Mycoplasma pneumoniae NAD

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

MYPPCR

Specimen types:

Respiratory samples

Container types:

Respiratory aspiration pot
Sterile Jar
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal

Collection Instructions:

2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins

Any respiratory sample is suitable for testing.

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.2 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW