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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae PCR

Specimen Type = Swab with Red Type or Random Urine -OR- Sterile Specimen Cup

Container Type

Test ID   LAB261
EPIC ORDER
   MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE PCR
CPT Code(s)   87581
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   82
Specimen Routine:
Sputum; BAL; Bronch wash; CSF; Pleural Fluid; Pericardial Fluid; UVT for Throat or NP Swab (Lawson #050750); See Comments
Resp: 1 mL; fluid: 0.5 mL
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   5-7 days
Reference Range   See separate report
     
Comments

Consider ordering Respiratory Pathogen Panel (LAB5812) which includes mycoplasma pneumonia for complete workup. 

For fluids, collect 1 mL in sterile container. For swabs, deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 17, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514