Mycoplasma genitalium, NAA, Urine

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

Detect Mycoplasma genitalium

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

Specimen dilution due to collection of larger urine volumes or inadequate rinsing of organisms due to lesser volumes can reduce test sensitivity. Incorrect transport conditions, prolonged delay, or inappropriate preservatives can compromise the test's reliability. The test is specific to Mycoplasma genitalium and does not detect other pathogens or assess antibiotic resistance.

Test Details

Methodology

PCR-based

Biomarkers

Mycoplasma genitalium

Microorganism

Other

Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

88226-6 - M genitalium DNA Ur Ql NAA+probe

Result Codes

88226-6 - M genitalium DNA Ur Ql NAA+probe

Result Turnaround Time

3-4 days

Specimen

Urine

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

Not provided

Container

Aptima® urine transport

Collection Instructions

Urine specimen: The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection. Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (approximately 20 to 30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. Collection of larger volumes of urine may result in specimen dilution that may reduce test sensitivity; lesser volumes may not adequately rinse organisms into the specimen. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the specimen. Add urine to the Aptima® Combo 2 urine collection device. The final volume must be between the two black lines on the device (about 2 mL).

Patient Preparation

The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).

Causes for Rejection

Specimen with incorrect patient identification; unlabeled specimen; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimens received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours); specimen leaked in transit; specimen in expired transport or incorrect transport device; specimens with inappropriate source for test requested; specimen with fixative or additives; Aptima® urine transport >30 days from collection; Aptima® urine transport with incorrect specimen volume; specimen in ProbeTec® UPT transport; ProbeTec® Q-swabs; urine in sterile container