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86738 Mycoplasma antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Mycoplasma antibody, mycoplasma serology

Mycoplasma species antibody detection measuring immune response to atypical bacterium causing respiratory infection.

Clinical Context

Detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies in atypical pneumonia. Important for diagnosis when standard bacterial cultures negative.

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Specialties

Infectious DiseasePulmonologyPathology

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