Description
Detects IgA antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae; antibody results do not reliably distinguish active from prior infection alone.
Indications
Adjunct evaluation of clinically suspected M. pneumoniae-associated respiratory disease; interpret with symptoms, PCR/culture, and paired serology when available.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
Serum
Special Precautions
Serum; avoid hemolysis. For suspected acute infection, collect paired acute/convalescent samples when requested; molecular respiratory testing is preferred for early disease.
Normal Range
< 1:10 Titer