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Ureaplasma Urealyticum & Mycoplasma Hominis PCR

Order Code
1424019
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Ureaplasma & M. hominis DNA PCR

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Real-Time Multiplex PCR

Remarks

This test is part of STI-11 panel (1424018) and Genital Infection Test (1424004)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 6am

Test Overview

Detect Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis; diagnosis of genital infections, infertility assessment.

Specimen Type

Urine, Vaginal swab or Cervical cells scrapings

Volume

Urine: 2 mL, Vaginal swab: 1 swab, Cervical cells scrapings: 2 mL

Specimen Container

Urine: Sterile urine container without preservative or Aptima urine specimen collection tube, Vaginal swab: Aptima swab / Dry swab, Cervical cells scrapings: ThinPrep or Surepath vial

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Urine and vaginal swab: 7 days
Cervical cells scrapings ThinPrep vial: 6 weeks Surepath vial: 2 weeks
Order Code
1424019
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Ureaplasma & M. hominis DNA PCR

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Real-Time Multiplex PCR

Remarks

This test is part of STI-11 panel (1424018) and Genital Infection Test (1424004)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 6am

Test Overview

Detect Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis; diagnosis of genital infections, infertility assessment.

Specimen Type

Urine, Vaginal swab or Cervical cells scrapings

Volume

Urine: 2 mL, Vaginal swab: 1 swab, Cervical cells scrapings: 2 mL

Specimen Container

Urine: Sterile urine container without preservative or Aptima urine specimen collection tube, Vaginal swab: Aptima swab / Dry swab, Cervical cells scrapings: ThinPrep or Surepath vial

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated Urine and vaginal swab: 7 days
Cervical cells scrapings ThinPrep vial: 6 weeks Surepath vial: 2 weeks