Mycoplasma hominis / Ureaplasma urealyticum detection

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

MYUR

Synonyms

Genital mycoplasmas
Myco/urea
Mycoplasma / Ureaplasma
Mycoplasma hominis
Ureaplasma urealyticum

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2231

Specimen Type

• Urine
• Cervical Swab
• Urethral Swab

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Swab - Bacterial

Acceptable

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Cervix swab preferable to vaginal swab, urethral swab may be used also.
2 swabs are needed if routine bacterial culture is required.
Males: 1st catch urine, collect 1st 20 mL passed.

Tracheal aspirate from neo-nates.

Immediate delivery to lab
Please see link for Swab Guide under Additional Information section

Aliquot Instructions

Interpretation

Results reported as high or low titres for both Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum.

Test Method

Myco Duo test

Non-Funded Test Cost

$42.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2231

Myco Duo suspension media is available if transport of primary specimen is delayed (>24 hrs). Suspension medium after inoculation can be kept at room temperature before transporting to lab (up to 48 hrs). If longer than 48 hrs please refrigerate.

DO NOT USE UTM -RT (Viral Transport Medium) for this test.

Resources

• Swab Guide

Contact Information

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