Ordering Recommendation
Detects and speciates Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma genitalium; consider ordering for cases of non-gonococcal urethritis.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Wed, 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.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
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 |