The Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is an infection associated in respiratory area and various syndromes are associated with this infection. The syndromes include pneumonia, pharyngitis, tracheobronchitis, and inflammation in the tympanic membrane called the bullous myringitis. In general, the test is performed to check if there is an active or a recent mycoplasma infection. Mycoplasma refers to a type of bacteria. If the doctor suspects that the symptoms or your respiratory symptoms are caused by the mycoplasma infection, then the doctor recommends for the Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgM Antibody test.