Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MPN) is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially in children and young adults. Due to its slow growth and fastidious nature, traditional culture methods for detection are time-consuming and often impractical in clinical settings. Real-time PCR has emerged as a reliable method for rapid and sensitive detection of M. pneumoniae from respiratory samples such as throat swabs, nasopharyngeal aspirates, and sputum.
Microbiology - Virology
DMPN
Testing is batched daily Monday - Friday at approximately 0930 with results available mid-late afternoon.
Add-ons can be made if an appropriate sample has already been received for other testing. Please call Virology to discuss.
Atypical pneumonia - Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA
M. pneumoniae
3 days
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