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CPT Code:
87581
Stability Time:
BAL/wash/aspirates and swabs are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days and frozen for 90 days.
Overview:
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Universal transport medium (swab) or sterile container (BAL/bronchial wash/aspirate, NP wash/aspirate, CSF).
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
BAL/wash/aspirates and swabs are stable at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for seven days. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days and frozen for 90 days.