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Test Code
GMYUR
Test Name
Genital Mycoplasmas NAA, Urine
CPT Codes
87563, 87798 X 2
Included Tests
  • Ureaplasma spp NAA
  • Mycoplasma hominis NAA
  • Mycoplasma genitalium NAA
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

Detect Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma spp.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: First Void Urine

Collection Container: Aptima® Combo 2 Urine Transport Device

Desired Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (approximately 20-30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a plastic urine container (preservative free).
  2. 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.
  3. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the specimen.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Add 2 mL of urine to the Aptima® Combo 2 urine collection device.
  2. The final volume must be between the two black lines on the device.
Patient Preparation

The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

30 days

Refrigerated

30 days

Causes for Rejection
  • Specimen leaked in transit
  • Specimens received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours)
Methodology
Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies