Summary Nucleic acid amplification assay (PCR) for the detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA. Usage Diagnosis of current infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae (acute phase of illness only.) Specimen Nasopharyngeal swab Specimen Container Yellow topped Cobas swab (preferred) Red/green topped viral swab Availability Processed in-house as part of an extended respiratory PCR panel Turnaround Time 24 hours […]
ViewPlease note there is no test available locally Please contact the Microbiology clinical team for advice either by emailing rde-tr.MicroConsultants@nhs.net or via Epic consult. Specimen Blood sample (serum), and Blood (EDTA) Specimen Container Gold top clotted (5ml) and Pink top (EDTA) Test Usage Diagnosis of past and current / recent infection with Q fever […]
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