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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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