Mycoplasma genitalium, NAA, Urine
Use
Detect Mycoplasma genitalium
Special Instructions
The urine specimen should be a first catch and without prior urination for at least one hour. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area before providing the specimen. Only a specific volume collected in an Aptima® urine transport device is acceptable.
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.
Methodology
PCR-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 88226-6
- 88226-6
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
Related Documents
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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
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
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