Mycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Test Mnemonic
MYPCRP
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 | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Spin down promptly and transfer to sterile screw-capped vial. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated | Spin down promptly and transfer to sterile screw-capped vial. |
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
Spin down promptly and transfer to sterile screw-capped vial.
Clinical Info
Useful for rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Mycoplasma hominis from plasma. This test does not detect other mycoplasmas or ureaplasmas (including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common cause of community acquired pneumonia).