Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (PLW only)

Test Information

Test Name

Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR (PLW only)

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

For PLW only.
For PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT (Hospital and community) - refer to Atypical Pneumonia panel

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/1180/respiratory-virus-extended-pcr-panel-with-lower-pathogenicity-viruses