Find Locations
For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Test Includes
Mycoplasma genitalium; Mycoplasma hominis; Ureaplasma spp
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Documents
For more information, please view the literature below.
Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport Guide
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
First-void urine in Aptima® urine transport
Volume
2 mL of a 20 to 30 mL urine collection
Container
Aptima® urine transport
Collection
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 20-30 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).
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 30 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Refrigerated | 30 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Patient Preparation
The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.
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
Test Details
Use
Detect Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma spp
Limitations
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180040 | Genital Mycoplasmas NAA, Urine | 180024 | Mycoplasma genitalium NAA | 88226-6 | ||
| 180040 | Genital Mycoplasmas NAA, Urine | 180037 | Mycoplasma hominis NAA | 68546-1 | ||
| 180040 | Genital Mycoplasmas NAA, Urine | 180038 | Ureaplasma spp NAA | 68547-9 |
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