Description
Mycoplasma pneumoniae can cause atypical pneumonia, as well as encephalitis. Total antibody titre to this bacterium is determined using a passive particle agglutination assay. A four-fold rise in titre between acute and convalescent samples is suggestive of recent infection.
Also known as
M. pneumoniae, M. pneumoniae by PPA
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Additional information
Acute and convalescent samples are required
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Serum (2ml in clotted blood tube)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
3 days
Disease / group
Viral infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required