Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Species Molecular Detection UROMYCOPCR
Synonyms |
Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma |
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Sp, PCR |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Sp, PCR |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Use to detect and speciate Ureaplasma parvum, U. urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and M. genitalium in respiratory samples. This test is intended to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory infections in Transplant and other high-risk patients. For suspected urogenital Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma infections please use a different test: Genital Mycoplasma, Profile Molecular Detection |
Specimen Type |
Respiratory |
Specimen Volume |
Transfer 1 mL to an empty sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
Container |
BAL, sputum, or tracheal aspirate: Transfer 1 mL to an empty sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
Collection Instructions |
BAL, sputum, or tracheal aspirate: Transfer 1 mL to an empty sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen |
Specimen Stability |
Room Temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 14 days |
Methodology |
Nucleic Acid Amplification |
Days Performed |
TAT:3-6 Days |
Performing Laboratories |
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CPT |
87798 x3; 87563 |
PDM |
255701 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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