Genital Mycoplasma (GMCL) |
EPIC Test Name
Genital MycoplasmaEPIC Code
LAB2816Reference Lab
This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.Lab | Referral |
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Microbiology - Downtown | Click 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 | |
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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
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Cervical, vaginal, urethral, urine, endometrial wash or biopsy, fallopian tube, placenta, fetal part, semen, prostatic secretions, respiratory (if <1 year old), CSF | 1 week | Monday-Saturday |
Additional Information
Sendout TestCommon Synonyms
Ureaplasma cultureInterpretative Information
Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis will be isolated.Test Includes
Culture |