Test Code UREMYC Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma, Urogenital

Important Note

Use to detect and speciate Ureaplasma parvum, U. urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and M. genitalium. May be considered for cases of nongonococcal urethritis.

Individual organisms are available to order as Unlisted Lab Tests but require separate and specific order.

Additional Codes

2011172

Methodology

Qualitative PCR

Specimen Type

Varies

Preferred Collection Container

Transfer genital swab, rectal swab, respiratory swab, or 1 mL urine to:

BAL, sputum, or tracheal aspirate;

Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Transfer genital swab, rectal swab, respiratory swab, or 1 mL urine to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884)
BAL, sputum, or tracheal aspirate: Transfer 1 mL to an empty sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Transport

Refrigerated to Core Lab

Frozen packing list

Rejection Criteria

None given

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 14 days

Turn Around Time

3-6 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

2011172; Ureaplasma species; Ureaplasma parvum; Ureaplasma urealyticum; Mycoplasma hominis; Mycoplasma genitalium

CPT Coding

87798 x3; 87563

EPIC Code

LAB749A

Acceptable Collection Container

Genital swab, rectal swab, or respiratory swab collected using a viral transport media(ARUP supply #12884) OR BAL, sputum, tracheal aspirate, or urine in sterile container. NCL transfers fluid into viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884 prior to transport to ARUP.

Testing Volume