Standalone Mycoplasma PCR testing for respiratory samples resumes Tuesday, Jan. 21

On Tuesday, January 21^st, 2025, standalone Mycoplasma PCR testing for respiratory samples will resume testing in the microbiology laboratory.

The correct order going forward is Mycoplasma PCR (LAB8573). Collect one oropharyngeal Eswab (product #74541) and send to the microbiology lab.

Questions about this broadcast can be directed to Bradley Ford, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Clinical Microbiology; (ext. 6-2990, bradley-ford@uiowa.edu; *8290).