Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma hominis Culture
Also known as: Mycoplasma hominis Genital Culture, Mycoplasma T-Strain Culture, Genital, Ureaplasma Culture, Culture, Mycoplasma hominis (Genital Specimens), Culture, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Genital
Use
Establish the diagnosis of Ureaplasma urealyticum infection in suspected cases of urethritis and cervicitis
Special Instructions
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (e.g., genital lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form.
Limitations
Culture may be negative in the presence of infection, and the presence of Ureaplasma urealyticum or Mycoplasma hominis does not always indicate infection, although there is a significant association with symptomatic disease. Sixty percent or more of all women asymptomatically carry U urealyticum in their genital tract. Usual prevalence of these organisms in patients with urethral symptoms also is high; thus, conclusions regarding the etiologic role of an isolate in a given patient are difficult to make.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 17852-5
- 15388-2
Result Turnaround Time
6-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Entire container
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Viral, Chlamydia or Mycoplasma culture transport provided by Labcorp, or other appropriate transport medium
Collection Instructions
Females and Males: Collect a vaginal or urethral specimen using an appropriately sized synthetic swab. Place swab in viral transport media (VTM). Refrigerate and ship to the laboratory at 2-8°C.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate and ship to the laboratory at 2-8°C.
Causes for Rejection
Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; specimen received in M4 RT VTM; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); specimen stored or transported at room temperature; wooden shaft swab in transport device; calcium alginate swabs; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label