Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody test
Determines M. pneumoniae IgM and (or) IgG antibodies in the blood. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody test detects antibodies (usually IgM) against this bacterium in the blood. It helps suspect atypical (mycoplasmal) pneumonia, especially in children and young adults with a prolonged cough. The result is evaluated along with clinical data and the duration of the illness.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 92.4–98.2 %
- Specificity
- 94.1–99.2 %
- Accuracy
- 93.7–98.9 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Detects | Specimen | Format | Pack size | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-STUFED | IgM antibodies | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 40 tests | 98.9 % |
| AF-YWGFSE | IgG + IgM (separate windows) | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 25 tests | 93.7 % |