Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (Community)

Test Information

Test Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (Community)

Synonyms

M.pneumoniae PCR

Preferred Specimen

Nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate/ BAL. Nasal and throat swabs will not be accepted.

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Collection Information

Availability

Please consult with microbiologist.

Processing Information

Registration Code

PCRM

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Whakatane

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Rotorua

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Taupo

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website