MIDL Mycoplasma Genitalium ()
Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB6084, Mycoplasma, PCR, Wet Prep, Vaginitis
CPT Codes: 87798
Methodology: TMA
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Aptima Multitest Swab Transport Media (vaginal), Aptima Unisex Swab Transport Media (Endocervical, Male Urethral), Sterile container (Male and Female Urine),
Specimen: Vaginal swab, Male Urine
Alternate Specimen: Endocervical swab, Female urine, Male urethral swab
Pediatric Requirements: Performance of the assay has not been evaluated in individuals less than 15 years of age.
Volume: > 2mL urine
Minimum Volume: 2 mL urine
Temperature: 2-30C
Stability: 60 days
Reasons for Rejection: Urine not received within 24 hours of collection, Incorrect collection device, No swab present, Quantity not sufficient
Days Performed: Tuesday and Thursday
TAT: >72 hours
Significance: Therapeutic failure or success cannot be determined with the Aptima Mycoplasma genitalium assay since nucleic acid may persist following appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Special Instructions: The Aptima collection kit is not acceptible for CT/NG testing of swabs, which requires a different collection kit. Please contact MIDL (615-936-6435) for additional information. If a urine specimen has a small number of M. genitalium organisms, uneven distribution of these organisms may occur, which may affect the ability to detect M. genitalium rRNA in the collected material. If negative results from the specimen do not fit with the clinical impression, a new specimen may be necessary.
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