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Genital Mycoplasma (GMCL)

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EPIC Test Name

Genital Mycoplasma

EPIC Code

LAB2816

Reference Lab

This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.

LabReferral
Microbiology - DowntownClick Here to visit LabCorp

Specimen Requirements

Cervical, vaginal, urethral, urine, endometrial wash or biopsy, fallopian tube, placenta, fetal part, semen, prostatic secretions, respiratory (if <1 year old), CSF
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Refrigerated (4 degrees C)
Stability:Refrigerated (4°C): ≤24 hours
Container:Swabs or tissues: Use universal transport medium (UTM) Use flocked swabs.
Rejection Causes:Do not use wooden shafted or calcium alginate tipped swabs.
Notes:Sendout for PCR available. Contact Virology for further information.

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Cervical, vaginal, urethral, urine, endometrial wash or biopsy, fallopian tube, placenta, fetal part, semen, prostatic secretions, respiratory (if <1 year old), CSF1 weekMonday-Saturday

Additional Information

Sendout Test

Common Synonyms

Ureaplasma culture

Interpretative Information

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis will be isolated.

Test Includes

Culture

CPT

87109

LOINC

683-3

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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