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Urogenital Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Species by PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect and speciate Ureaplasma parvum, U. urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and M. genitalium. May be considered for cases of nongonococcal urethritis.
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Mon - Fri
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Genital swab, rectal swab, or urine. Also acceptable: upper respiratory swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, and tracheal aspirates.
Transfer genital swab, rectal swab, respiratory swab, or 1 mL urine to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
BAL, sputum, or tracheal aspirate: Transfer 1 mL to an empty sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Frozen
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 14 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test detects and speciates Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798 x3; 87563
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2011173 | Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Source | 31208-2 |
| 2011174 | Ureaplasma parvum by PCR | 69933-0 |
| 2011176 | Ureaplasma urealyticum by PCR | 51988-4 |
| 2011178 | Mycoplasma hominis by PCR | 68546-1 |
| 2011180 | Mycoplasma genitalium by PCR | 69935-5 |
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