TS43 : Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA Amplification Assay

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:

Mycoplasma pneumoniae D

Methodology:

LAMP DNA Amplification

Clinical Utility:

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of human upper and lower respiratory infections, including pharyngitis, acute bronchitis and pneumonia. The Alethia Mycoplasma Direct DNA amplification assay, performed on the Alethia Reader is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of DNA from Mycoplasma pneumoniae in human throat swabs obtained from patients suspected of having Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Results from the Alethia Mycoplasma Direct DNA amplification assay should be used in conjunction with clinical presentation, other laboratory findings, and epidemiological risk factors as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management. Positive results do not rule of co-infection with other organisms and negative results in persons with respiratory tract infections may be due to pathogens not detected by this assay.

ORDERING:

Test Code:

TS43-0

Turnaround Time:

1 DAY

Preferred Specimen:

Swab-E

Collection:

Container	Qty	Temp	Stability
Swab-E	1	Room Temp	14 DAYS

Collection Instructions:

ES: Collect specimen with swab then place swab into transport carrier; Label with name and source

Storage Transport Instructions:

Samples should be held at 2-29 C during transport. Samples may be held at room temp (19-29 C) for up to 24 hours prior to testing or stored refrigerated (2-8 C) for up to 14 days prior to testing.

Specimen Comment:

Throat swab only. Place swab(s) in a non-nutritive transport medium (e.g. Liquid Amies, without charcoal; Liquid Stuart).

Alternative Specimen:

Swab-Bacterial Culture