Mycoplasma Pneumoniae PCR Cost Comparison

87581 (CPT)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae PCR (CPT 87581) range from $158 to $158 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $158.

A Mycoplasma Pneumoniae PCR is a test that detects bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a sample from your respiratory system, typically from a swab of your nose or throat or a sputum sample. Your doctor might order this test if you have symptoms of pneumonia or a respiratory infection that they suspect might be caused by this particular bacteria. The test itself is quick and relatively simple, involving collection of a sample that is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.