Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Test Mnemonic
MYPCRB
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Send specimen in original tube |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated | Send specimen in original tube |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
4 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) | |
| Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) |
Special Info
Send specimen in original tube.
Clinical Info
Useful for rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Mycoplasma hominis from whole blood. This test does not detect other mycoplasmas or ureaplasmas (including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common cause of community acquired pneumonia).