melanie Posted January 27, 2010 Report Posted January 27, 2010 HI I know theres alot of talk about Mycoplasm ..but what does it mean Dannys was 524 says its high but what is it????? Melanie
Buster Posted January 28, 2010 Report Posted January 28, 2010 Your doctor or the lab should be able to provide reference ranges and interpretation. You can read more about the IgM test (presumingthat's what you had) here. Type in Mycoplasma IgM in the menu. https://www.labcorp.com/wps/portal/!ut/...2fshowDetail.do Test Number: 163212 CPT Code: 86738 Specimen: Serum Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination Reference Interval: Negative: <770 units/mL Use: Aid in the diagnosis of atypical pneumonia and Stevens-Johnson syndrome by providing laboratory support for a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Results must be interpreted in light of each patient's history, physical examination, and other diagnostic findings. Limitations: The absorbent used in this assay removes as much as 15 mg/mL of human IgG, but the presence of residual IgG in individuals with hypergammaglobulinemia may affect results adversely. Methodology: Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) Additional Information: Low positive results (770-950 units/mL) are presumptive evidence of acute or recent infection. It is recommended that the test be repeated on a fresh specimen one to two weeks later to assure reactivity. Specific IgM may persist for several months after initial infection or be absent during reinfection. References: Ali NJ, Sillis M, Andrews BE, et al, ”The Clinical Spectrum and Diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection,” Q J Med, 1986, 58:227, 241. 3737868 Levy M, Shear NH, ”Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Report of Eight Cases and Review of the Literature,” Clin Pediatr (Phila), 1991, 30(1):42-9 (review).1899814 HI I know theres alot of talk about Mycoplasm ..but what does it mean Dannys was 524 says its high but what is it????? Melanie
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