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HelpTest Code LAB7124 Ureaplasma species PCR
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratory
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
Specimen Requirements
See collection flier for details on collection containers.
Specimen Type: Endocervical/cervical, vaginal, penile, urethral
Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
Vaginal:
1. Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells.
2. Place swab back into swab cylinder.
Urethral or endocervical/cervical:
1. Collect specimen by inserting swab 1 to 3 cm and rotating 360 degrees.
2. Place swab back into swab cylinder.
Specimen Type: Reproductive Drainage/Fluid, prostatic secretions, semen
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
Urine first void: Specimen can be collected at any time during the day. The patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. The first voided portion is the initial 20 to 30 mL of the urine stream obtained without cleaning the external urethra.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Friday
Turnaround time:
3-4 business days
Reference Values
An interpretative report will be provided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated acceptable
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798x2
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Sample forwarded to Mayo by BJH Microbiology Laboratory.