Guest guest Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi Everybody, I know a few of you guys know the answer to this. I want to have (my son with JRA) tested before we begin the AP. I asked his pediatrician to write out a lab request to have him tested for mycoplasma, and he wrote, " Mycoplasma Urea Plasma -871 " is this correct? Is there a better way for him to put it? Should there be specific instructions regarding the transport and/or testing of the specimen (e.g.. chilled not frozen, to be tested ASAP due to the mycoplasma dying quickly, methods to be used at the lab, etc.)? I am also wondering about what to tell the lab techs. I read the guidelines as far as doing it early in the day, etc. but I want to know what exactly his doc should have written on the lab request, so they know what to do with it. Also, is it both a blood and culture test? Thanks so much, Love, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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