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Mycoplasma pneumoniae - DNA test |
| Test |
Mycoplasma pneumoniae - DNA test |
| Indication |
Rapid detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in clinical specimens from respiratory sites. |
| Physiology |
M. pneumoniae causes a wide range of respiratory infections. These range from mild infection to severe pneumonia. |
| Normal Range |
Culture isolation of M. pneumoniae is tedious, laborous and takes several weeks, DNA detection is specific and sensitive. |
| Sample |
No Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA |
| Test Method |
rRNA detection |
| Related Tests |
Sputum, throat swab, bronchial wash, lung biopsy |
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