Use to detect and speciate Ureaplasma parvum, U. urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and M. genitalium. May be considered for cases of nongonococcal urethritis.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
334323
Beaker Test Code: LAB123367
Synonyms
334323
ARUP Test Code
2011172
Collect
Genital swab, rectal swab, or urine. Also acceptable: upper respiratory swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, and tracheal aspirates.
Specimen Preparation
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)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 14 days
Remarks
Specimen source required.
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.
Notes
This test detects and speciates Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.
CPT Codes
87798 x3; 87563
Billable SIM Number(s)
3068756301 - CPT 87563
LOINC
31208-2
69933-0
51988-4
68546-1
69935-5
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Use to detect and speciate Ureaplasma parvum, U. urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and M. genitalium. May be considered for cases of nongonococcal urethritis.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
334323
Beaker Test Code: LAB123367
Synonyms
334323
ARUP Test Code
2011172
Specimen
Collect
Genital swab, rectal swab, or urine. Also acceptable: upper respiratory swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, and tracheal aspirates.
Specimen Preparation
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)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 14 days
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Interpretive
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.
Notes
This test detects and speciates Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.
