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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma Infections - Respiratory (Synonym: Otitis Media) | ||
| Pathogen: | Mycoplasma pneumoniae Mycoplasma hominis Ureaplasma sp. | ||
| Test Includes: | Culture Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Serology (IgM) - M. pneumoniae only PCR or NAT | ||
| Ordering Alert: | PCR for other Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma sp. is done only with sufficient clinical history and discussion with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Culture and PCR 1 - 2 mL tracheal aspirate, bronchial wash, bronchoalveolar lavage, lung tissue. Other respiratory specimen types may also be acceptable Serology (IgM) 5 mL serum separator tube (SST) or pediatrics may use 2 mL red top tube | ||
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| Routine Turn Around Time: | Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR: 48 hours Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM: 5 days Mycoplasma pneumoniae culture: 4 weeks Mycoplasma hominis: 1 week Ureaplasma sp. culture: 1 week | ||
| Testing Area: | Bacteriology, Virology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Culture and PCR Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes “primary atypical pneumonia". Most M. pneumoniae is performed by PCR and is the recommended test method. Culture results may not be available for up to four weeks. If both tests are requested PCR will be performed on the appropriate specimen. “Routine” Mycoplasma culture from respiratory specimens is not recommended. Ureaplasma sp. are primarily detected by culture. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and culture confirmation Testing performed at Diagnostic Mycoplasma Laboratory Serology (IgM) IgM may be falsely negative if collected within first 6 days of illness NOTE: Ureaplasma sp. have been associated with respiratory disease in neonates and infants (<3 months) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Sep 26 2023 12:00AM | ||
